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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,290.04, 15,434.94 and 2,498.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,290.04, 15,434.94 and 2,498.85 is: 3,748.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,290.04 : 15,434.94 = 2,498.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,290.04/15,434.94 = 2,498.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,290.04x = 15,434.94 × 2,498.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,290.04x = 38,569,599.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,569,599.82/10,290.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,748.25

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