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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,288.96, 15,432.22 and 2,689.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,288.96, 15,432.22 and 2,689.74 is: 4,034.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,288.96 : 15,432.22 = 2,689.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,288.96/15,432.22 = 2,689.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,288.96x = 15,432.22 × 2,689.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,288.96x = 41,508,659.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,508,659.42/10,288.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,034.29

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