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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,298.39, 15,447.59 and 2,507.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,298.39, 15,447.59 and 2,507.13 is: 3,760.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,298.39 : 15,447.59 = 2,507.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,298.39/15,447.59 = 2,507.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,298.39x = 15,447.59 × 2,507.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,298.39x = 38,729,103.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,729,103.78/10,298.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,760.70

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