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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,280.88, 15,421.27 and 2,489.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,280.88, 15,421.27 and 2,489.69 is: 3,734.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,280.88 : 15,421.27 = 2,489.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,280.88/15,421.27 = 2,489.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,280.88x = 15,421.27 × 2,489.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,280.88x = 38,394,181.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,394,181.71/10,280.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,734.52

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