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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,329.02, 15,493.54 and 2,537.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,329.02, 15,493.54 and 2,537.83 is: 3,806.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,329.02 : 15,493.54 = 2,537.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,329.02/15,493.54 = 2,537.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,329.02x = 15,493.54 × 2,537.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,329.02x = 39,319,970.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,319,970.62/10,329.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,806.75

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