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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,284.45, 15,426.66 and 2,493.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,284.45, 15,426.66 and 2,493.25 is: 3,739.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,284.45 : 15,426.66 = 2,493.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,284.45/15,426.66 = 2,493.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,284.45x = 15,426.66 × 2,493.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,284.45x = 38,462,520.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,462,520.05/10,284.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,739.87

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