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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,289.37, 15,434.01 and 2,498.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,289.37, 15,434.01 and 2,498.25 is: 3,747.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,289.37 : 15,434.01 = 2,498.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,289.37/15,434.01 = 2,498.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,289.37x = 15,434.01 × 2,498.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,289.37x = 38,558,015.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,558,015.48/10,289.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,747.36

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