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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,293.04, 15,439.44 and 2,501.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,293.04, 15,439.44 and 2,501.86 is: 3,752.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,293.04 : 15,439.44 = 2,501.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,293.04/15,439.44 = 2,501.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,293.04x = 15,439.44 × 2,501.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,293.04x = 38,627,317.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,627,317.36/10,293.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,752.76

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