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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,293.52, 15,440.28 and 2,502.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,293.52, 15,440.28 and 2,502.32 is: 3,753.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,293.52 : 15,440.28 = 2,502.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,293.52/15,440.28 = 2,502.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,293.52x = 15,440.28 × 2,502.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,293.52x = 38,636,521.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,636,521.45/10,293.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,753.48

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