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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,292.52, 15,438.78 and 2,501.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,292.52, 15,438.78 and 2,501.32 is: 3,751.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,292.52 : 15,438.78 = 2,501.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,292.52/15,438.78 = 2,501.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,292.52x = 15,438.78 × 2,501.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,292.52x = 38,617,329.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,617,329.19/10,292.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,751.98

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