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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,329.32, 15,494.28 and 2,538.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,329.32, 15,494.28 and 2,538.13 is: 3,807.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,329.32 : 15,494.28 = 2,538.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,329.32/15,494.28 = 2,538.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,329.32x = 15,494.28 × 2,538.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,329.32x = 39,326,496.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,326,496.90/10,329.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,807.27

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