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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,283.39, 15,425.07 and 2,492.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,283.39, 15,425.07 and 2,492.18 is: 3,738.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,283.39 : 15,425.07 = 2,492.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,283.39/15,425.07 = 2,492.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,283.39x = 15,425.07 × 2,492.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,283.39x = 38,442,050.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,442,050.95/10,283.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,738.27

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