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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,289.04, 15,433.44 and 2,497.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,289.04, 15,433.44 and 2,497.85 is: 3,746.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,289.04 : 15,433.44 = 2,497.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,289.04/15,433.44 = 2,497.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,289.04x = 15,433.44 × 2,497.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,289.04x = 38,550,418.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,550,418.10/10,289.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,746.75

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