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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,289.48, 15,434.24 and 2,498.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,289.48, 15,434.24 and 2,498.28 is: 3,747.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,289.48 : 15,434.24 = 2,498.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,289.48/15,434.24 = 2,498.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,289.48x = 15,434.24 × 2,498.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,289.48x = 38,559,053.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,559,053.11/10,289.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,747.42

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