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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,283.55, 15,425.28 and 2,492.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,283.55, 15,425.28 and 2,492.43 is: 3,738.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,283.55 : 15,425.28 = 2,492.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,283.55/15,425.28 = 2,492.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,283.55x = 15,425.28 × 2,492.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,283.55x = 38,446,430.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,446,430.63/10,283.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,738.63

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