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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,293.48, 15,439.95 and 2,502.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,293.48, 15,439.95 and 2,502.23 is: 3,753.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,293.48 : 15,439.95 = 2,502.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,293.48/15,439.95 = 2,502.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,293.48x = 15,439.95 × 2,502.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,293.48x = 38,634,228.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,634,228.89/10,293.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,753.27

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