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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,522.30, 15,783.38 and 2,624.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,522.30, 15,783.38 and 2,624.76 is: 3,937.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,522.30 : 15,783.38 = 2,624.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,522.30/15,783.38 = 2,624.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,522.30x = 15,783.38 × 2,624.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,522.30x = 41,427,584.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,427,584.49/10,522.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,937.12

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