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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,293.79, 15,440.57 and 2,502.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,293.79, 15,440.57 and 2,502.61 is: 3,753.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,293.79 : 15,440.57 = 2,502.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,293.79/15,440.57 = 2,502.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,293.79x = 15,440.57 × 2,502.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,293.79x = 38,641,635.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,641,635.17/10,293.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,753.88

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