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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,288.92, 15,433.32 and 2,497.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,288.92, 15,433.32 and 2,497.68 is: 3,746.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,288.92 : 15,433.32 = 2,497.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,288.92/15,433.32 = 2,497.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,288.92x = 15,433.32 × 2,497.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,288.92x = 38,547,494.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,547,494.70/10,288.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,746.51

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