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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,430.11, 15,645.03 and 2,532.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,430.11, 15,645.03 and 2,532.69 is: 3,799.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,430.11 : 15,645.03 = 2,532.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,430.11/15,645.03 = 2,532.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,430.11x = 15,645.03 × 2,532.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,430.11x = 39,624,011.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,624,011.03/10,430.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,799.00

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