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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,293.27, 15,439.95 and 2,502.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,293.27, 15,439.95 and 2,502.06 is: 3,753.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,293.27 : 15,439.95 = 2,502.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,293.27/15,439.95 = 2,502.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,293.27x = 15,439.95 × 2,502.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,293.27x = 38,631,681.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,631,681.30/10,293.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,753.10

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