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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,296.57, 15,444.85 and 2,505.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,296.57, 15,444.85 and 2,505.31 is: 3,757.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,296.57 : 15,444.85 = 2,505.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,296.57/15,444.85 = 2,505.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,296.57x = 15,444.85 × 2,505.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,296.57x = 38,694,137.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,694,137.15/10,296.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,757.96

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