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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,289.22, 15,433.72 and 2,498.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,289.22, 15,433.72 and 2,498.04 is: 3,747.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,289.22 : 15,433.72 = 2,498.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,289.22/15,433.72 = 2,498.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,289.22x = 15,433.72 × 2,498.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,289.22x = 38,554,049.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,554,049.91/10,289.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,747.03

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