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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,330.07, 15,494.96 and 2,538.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,330.07, 15,494.96 and 2,538.95 is: 3,808.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,330.07 : 15,494.96 = 2,538.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,330.07/15,494.96 = 2,538.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,330.07x = 15,494.96 × 2,538.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,330.07x = 39,340,857.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,340,857.56/10,330.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,808.38

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