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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,332.07, 15,497.96 and 2,540.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,332.07, 15,497.96 and 2,540.95 is: 3,811.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,332.07 : 15,497.96 = 2,540.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,332.07/15,497.96 = 2,540.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,332.07x = 15,497.96 × 2,540.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,332.07x = 39,379,541.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,379,541.46/10,332.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,811.39

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