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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,287.70, 15,431.55 and 2,496.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,287.70, 15,431.55 and 2,496.51 is: 3,744.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,287.70 : 15,431.55 = 2,496.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,287.70/15,431.55 = 2,496.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,287.70x = 15,431.55 × 2,496.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,287.70x = 38,525,018.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,525,018.89/10,287.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,744.77

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