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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,328.68, 15,493.02 and 2,537.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,328.68, 15,493.02 and 2,537.49 is: 3,806.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,328.68 : 15,493.02 = 2,537.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,328.68/15,493.02 = 2,537.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,328.68x = 15,493.02 × 2,537.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,328.68x = 39,313,383.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,313,383.32/10,328.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,806.24

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