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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,295.40, 15,442.98 and 2,504.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,295.40, 15,442.98 and 2,504.28 is: 3,756.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,295.40 : 15,442.98 = 2,504.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,295.40/15,442.98 = 2,504.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,295.40x = 15,442.98 × 2,504.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,295.40x = 38,673,545.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,673,545.95/10,295.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,756.39

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