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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,332.59, 15,499.17 and 2,541.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,332.59, 15,499.17 and 2,541.38 is: 3,812.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,332.59 : 15,499.17 = 2,541.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,332.59/15,499.17 = 2,541.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,332.59x = 15,499.17 × 2,541.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,332.59x = 39,389,203.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,389,203.16/10,332.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,812.13

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