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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,293.68, 15,440.56 and 2,502.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,293.68, 15,440.56 and 2,502.48 is: 3,753.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,293.68 : 15,440.56 = 2,502.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,293.68/15,440.56 = 2,502.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,293.68x = 15,440.56 × 2,502.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,293.68x = 38,639,692.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,639,692.59/10,293.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,753.73

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