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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,285.16, 15,427.83 and 2,493.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,285.16, 15,427.83 and 2,493.98 is: 3,740.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,285.16 : 15,427.83 = 2,493.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,285.16/15,427.83 = 2,493.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,285.16x = 15,427.83 × 2,493.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,285.16x = 38,476,609.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,476,609.85/10,285.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,740.98

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