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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,281.63, 15,422.44 and 2,490.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,281.63, 15,422.44 and 2,490.45 is: 3,735.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,281.63 : 15,422.44 = 2,490.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,281.63/15,422.44 = 2,490.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,281.63x = 15,422.44 × 2,490.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,281.63x = 38,408,815.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,408,815.70/10,281.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,735.67

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