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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,294.29, 15,441.32 and 2,503.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,294.29, 15,441.32 and 2,503.11 is: 3,754.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,294.29 : 15,441.32 = 2,503.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,294.29/15,441.32 = 2,503.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,294.29x = 15,441.32 × 2,503.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,294.29x = 38,651,232.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,651,232.78/10,294.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,754.63

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