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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,283.52, 15,425.28 and 2,492.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,283.52, 15,425.28 and 2,492.32 is: 3,738.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,283.52 : 15,425.28 = 2,492.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,283.52/15,425.28 = 2,492.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,283.52x = 15,425.28 × 2,492.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,283.52x = 38,444,733.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,444,733.85/10,283.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,738.48

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