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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,293.51, 15,440.27 and 2,502.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,293.51, 15,440.27 and 2,502.27 is: 3,753.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,293.51 : 15,440.27 = 2,502.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,293.51/15,440.27 = 2,502.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,293.51x = 15,440.27 × 2,502.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,293.51x = 38,635,724.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,635,724.41/10,293.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,753.41

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