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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,288.73, 15,432.97 and 2,497.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,288.73, 15,432.97 and 2,497.54 is: 3,746.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,288.73 : 15,432.97 = 2,497.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,288.73/15,432.97 = 2,497.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,288.73x = 15,432.97 × 2,497.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,288.73x = 38,544,382.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,544,382.73/10,288.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,746.27

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