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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,294.57, 15,441.85 and 2,503.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,294.57, 15,441.85 and 2,503.31 is: 3,754.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,294.57 : 15,441.85 = 2,503.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,294.57/15,441.85 = 2,503.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,294.57x = 15,441.85 × 2,503.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,294.57x = 38,655,737.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,655,737.52/10,294.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,754.97

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