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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,341.14, 15,511.83 and 2,549.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,341.14, 15,511.83 and 2,549.93 is: 3,824.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,341.14 : 15,511.83 = 2,549.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,341.14/15,511.83 = 2,549.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,341.14x = 15,511.83 × 2,549.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,341.14x = 39,554,080.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,554,080.67/10,341.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,824.92

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