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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,289.88, 15,434.67 and 2,498.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,289.88, 15,434.67 and 2,498.64 is: 3,747.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,289.88 : 15,434.67 = 2,498.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,289.88/15,434.67 = 2,498.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,289.88x = 15,434.67 × 2,498.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,289.88x = 38,565,683.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,565,683.85/10,289.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,747.92

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