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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,298.32, 15,447.48 and 2,507.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,298.32, 15,447.48 and 2,507.06 is: 3,760.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,298.32 : 15,447.48 = 2,507.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,298.32/15,447.48 = 2,507.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,298.32x = 15,447.48 × 2,507.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,298.32x = 38,727,759.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,727,759.21/10,298.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,760.59

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