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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,295.88, 15,443.76 and 2,504.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,295.88, 15,443.76 and 2,504.76 is: 3,757.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,295.88 : 15,443.76 = 2,504.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,295.88/15,443.76 = 2,504.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,295.88x = 15,443.76 × 2,504.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,295.88x = 38,682,912.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,682,912.30/10,295.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,757.13

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