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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,338.13, 15,507.34 and 2,546.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,338.13, 15,507.34 and 2,546.94 is: 3,820.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,338.13 : 15,507.34 = 2,546.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,338.13/15,507.34 = 2,546.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,338.13x = 15,507.34 × 2,546.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,338.13x = 39,496,264.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,496,264.54/10,338.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,820.45

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