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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,329.18, 15,493.78 and 2,538

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,329.18, 15,493.78 and 2,538 is: 3,807.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,329.18 : 15,493.78 = 2,538 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,329.18/15,493.78 = 2,538/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,329.18x = 15,493.78 × 2,538
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,329.18x = 39,323,213.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,323,213.64/10,329.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,807.00

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