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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,430.05, 15,644.94 and 2,532.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,430.05, 15,644.94 and 2,532.63 is: 3,798.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,430.05 : 15,644.94 = 2,532.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,430.05/15,644.94 = 2,532.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,430.05x = 15,644.94 × 2,532.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,430.05x = 39,622,844.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,622,844.39/10,430.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,798.91

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