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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,328.94, 15,493.28 and 2,537.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,328.94, 15,493.28 and 2,537.82 is: 3,806.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,328.94 : 15,493.28 = 2,537.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,328.94/15,493.28 = 2,537.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,328.94x = 15,493.28 × 2,537.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,328.94x = 39,319,143.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,319,143.16/10,328.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,806.70

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