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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,294.38, 15,441.60 and 2,503.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,294.38, 15,441.60 and 2,503.14 is: 3,754.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,294.38 : 15,441.60 = 2,503.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,294.38/15,441.60 = 2,503.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,294.38x = 15,441.60 × 2,503.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,294.38x = 38,652,486.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,652,486.62/10,294.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,754.72

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