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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,329.07, 15,493.46 and 2,537.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,329.07, 15,493.46 and 2,537.95 is: 3,806.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,329.07 : 15,493.46 = 2,537.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,329.07/15,493.46 = 2,537.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,329.07x = 15,493.46 × 2,537.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,329.07x = 39,321,549.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,321,549.34/10,329.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,806.88

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