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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,297.60, 15,446.40 and 2,506.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,297.60, 15,446.40 and 2,506.48 is: 3,759.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,297.60 : 15,446.40 = 2,506.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,297.60/15,446.40 = 2,506.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,297.60x = 15,446.40 × 2,506.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,297.60x = 38,716,092.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,716,092.67/10,297.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,759.72

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