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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,292.51, 15,438.77 and 2,501.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,292.51, 15,438.77 and 2,501.27 is: 3,751.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,292.51 : 15,438.77 = 2,501.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,292.51/15,438.77 = 2,501.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,292.51x = 15,438.77 × 2,501.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,292.51x = 38,616,442.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,616,442.54/10,292.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,751.90

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