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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,299.58, 15,449.07 and 2,508.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,299.58, 15,449.07 and 2,508.28 is: 3,762.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,299.58 : 15,449.07 = 2,508.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,299.58/15,449.07 = 2,508.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,299.58x = 15,449.07 × 2,508.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,299.58x = 38,750,593.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,750,593.30/10,299.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,762.35

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