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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,281.39, 15,422.09 and 2,490.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,281.39, 15,422.09 and 2,490.21 is: 3,735.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,281.39 : 15,422.09 = 2,490.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,281.39/15,422.09 = 2,490.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,281.39x = 15,422.09 × 2,490.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,281.39x = 38,404,230.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,404,230.29/10,281.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,735.32

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