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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,298.46, 15,447.62 and 2,507.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,298.46, 15,447.62 and 2,507.28 is: 3,760.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,298.46 : 15,447.62 = 2,507.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,298.46/15,447.62 = 2,507.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,298.46x = 15,447.62 × 2,507.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,298.46x = 38,731,508.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,731,508.67/10,298.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,760.90

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