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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,284.54, 15,426.90 and 2,493.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,284.54, 15,426.90 and 2,493.42 is: 3,740.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,284.54 : 15,426.90 = 2,493.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,284.54/15,426.90 = 2,493.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,284.54x = 15,426.90 × 2,493.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,284.54x = 38,465,741.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,465,741.00/10,284.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,740.15

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