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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,290.17, 15,435.19 and 2,498.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,290.17, 15,435.19 and 2,498.93 is: 3,748.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,290.17 : 15,435.19 = 2,498.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,290.17/15,435.19 = 2,498.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,290.17x = 15,435.19 × 2,498.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,290.17x = 38,571,459.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,571,459.35/10,290.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,748.38

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