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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,289.63, 15,434.45 and 2,498.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,289.63, 15,434.45 and 2,498.39 is: 3,747.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,289.63 : 15,434.45 = 2,498.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,289.63/15,434.45 = 2,498.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,289.63x = 15,434.45 × 2,498.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,289.63x = 38,561,263.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,561,263.04/10,289.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,747.59

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