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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,297.32, 15,445.98 and 2,506.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,297.32, 15,445.98 and 2,506.06 is: 3,759.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,297.32 : 15,445.98 = 2,506.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,297.32/15,445.98 = 2,506.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,297.32x = 15,445.98 × 2,506.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,297.32x = 38,708,540.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,708,540.11/10,297.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,759.09

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