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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,295.87, 15,443.80 and 2,504.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,295.87, 15,443.80 and 2,504.66 is: 3,756.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,295.87 : 15,443.80 = 2,504.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,295.87/15,443.80 = 2,504.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,295.87x = 15,443.80 × 2,504.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,295.87x = 38,681,384.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,681,384.63/10,295.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,756.98

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