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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,293.29, 15,439.82 and 2,502.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,293.29, 15,439.82 and 2,502.11 is: 3,753.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,293.29 : 15,439.82 = 2,502.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,293.29/15,439.82 = 2,502.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,293.29x = 15,439.82 × 2,502.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,293.29x = 38,632,038.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,632,038.31/10,293.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,753.13

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