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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,329.13, 15,493.56 and 2,537.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,329.13, 15,493.56 and 2,537.88 is: 3,806.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,329.13 : 15,493.56 = 2,537.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,329.13/15,493.56 = 2,537.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,329.13x = 15,493.56 × 2,537.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,329.13x = 39,320,796.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,320,796.05/10,329.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,806.79

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