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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,294.49, 15,441.73 and 2,503.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,294.49, 15,441.73 and 2,503.23 is: 3,754.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,294.49 : 15,441.73 = 2,503.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,294.49/15,441.73 = 2,503.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,294.49x = 15,441.73 × 2,503.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,294.49x = 38,654,231.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,654,231.52/10,294.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,754.85

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