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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,294.96, 15,442.44 and 2,503.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,294.96, 15,442.44 and 2,503.75 is: 3,755.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,294.96 : 15,442.44 = 2,503.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,294.96/15,442.44 = 2,503.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,294.96x = 15,442.44 × 2,503.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,294.96x = 38,664,009.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,664,009.15/10,294.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,755.63

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