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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,295.30, 15,442.97 and 2,504.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,295.30, 15,442.97 and 2,504.12 is: 3,756.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,295.30 : 15,442.97 = 2,504.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,295.30/15,442.97 = 2,504.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,295.30x = 15,442.97 × 2,504.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,295.30x = 38,670,960.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,670,960.30/10,295.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,756.18

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