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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,289.51, 15,434.26 and 2,498.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,289.51, 15,434.26 and 2,498.27 is: 3,747.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,289.51 : 15,434.26 = 2,498.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,289.51/15,434.26 = 2,498.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,289.51x = 15,434.26 × 2,498.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,289.51x = 38,558,865.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,558,865.31/10,289.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,747.40

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