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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,330.68, 15,496.02 and 2,539.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,330.68, 15,496.02 and 2,539.50 is: 3,809.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,330.68 : 15,496.02 = 2,539.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,330.68/15,496.02 = 2,539.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,330.68x = 15,496.02 × 2,539.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,330.68x = 39,352,142.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,352,142.79/10,330.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,809.25

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