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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,298.82, 15,448.23 and 2,507.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,298.82, 15,448.23 and 2,507.56 is: 3,761.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,298.82 : 15,448.23 = 2,507.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,298.82/15,448.23 = 2,507.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,298.82x = 15,448.23 × 2,507.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,298.82x = 38,737,363.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,737,363.62/10,298.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,761.34

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