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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,342.13, 15,513.50 and 2,550.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,342.13, 15,513.50 and 2,550.94 is: 3,826.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,342.13 : 15,513.50 = 2,550.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,342.13/15,513.50 = 2,550.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,342.13x = 15,513.50 × 2,550.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,342.13x = 39,573,975.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,573,975.28/10,342.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,826.48

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