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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,280.36, 15,420.48 and 2,489.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,280.36, 15,420.48 and 2,489.16 is: 3,733.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,280.36 : 15,420.48 = 2,489.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,280.36/15,420.48 = 2,489.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,280.36x = 15,420.48 × 2,489.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,280.36x = 38,384,042.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,384,042.00/10,280.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,733.73

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