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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,293.72, 15,440.40 and 2,502.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,293.72, 15,440.40 and 2,502.24 is: 3,753.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,293.72 : 15,440.40 = 2,502.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,293.72/15,440.40 = 2,502.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,293.72x = 15,440.40 × 2,502.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,293.72x = 38,635,586.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,635,586.50/10,293.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,753.32

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