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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,284.13, 15,426.06 and 2,493.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,284.13, 15,426.06 and 2,493.01 is: 3,739.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,284.13 : 15,426.06 = 2,493.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,284.13/15,426.06 = 2,493.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,284.13x = 15,426.06 × 2,493.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,284.13x = 38,457,321.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,457,321.84/10,284.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,739.48

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