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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,341.13, 15,511.70 and 2,549.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,341.13, 15,511.70 and 2,549.95 is: 3,824.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,341.13 : 15,511.70 = 2,549.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,341.13/15,511.70 = 2,549.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,341.13x = 15,511.70 × 2,549.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,341.13x = 39,554,059.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,554,059.42/10,341.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,824.93

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