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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,293.40, 15,439.98 and 2,502.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,293.40, 15,439.98 and 2,502.28 is: 3,753.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,293.40 : 15,439.98 = 2,502.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,293.40/15,439.98 = 2,502.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,293.40x = 15,439.98 × 2,502.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,293.40x = 38,635,153.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,635,153.15/10,293.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,753.39

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