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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,328.88, 15,493.17 and 2,537.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,328.88, 15,493.17 and 2,537.64 is: 3,806.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,328.88 : 15,493.17 = 2,537.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,328.88/15,493.17 = 2,537.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,328.88x = 15,493.17 × 2,537.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,328.88x = 39,316,087.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,316,087.92/10,328.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,806.42

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