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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,298.04, 15,446.94 and 2,506.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,298.04, 15,446.94 and 2,506.86 is: 3,760.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,298.04 : 15,446.94 = 2,506.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,298.04/15,446.94 = 2,506.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,298.04x = 15,446.94 × 2,506.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,298.04x = 38,723,316.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,723,316.01/10,298.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,760.26

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