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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,296.16, 15,444.06 and 2,505.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,296.16, 15,444.06 and 2,505.04 is: 3,757.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,296.16 : 15,444.06 = 2,505.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,296.16/15,444.06 = 2,505.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,296.16x = 15,444.06 × 2,505.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,296.16x = 38,687,988.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,687,988.06/10,296.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,757.52

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