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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,301.69, 15,452.54 and 2,510.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,301.69, 15,452.54 and 2,510.44 is: 3,765.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,301.69 : 15,452.54 = 2,510.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,301.69/15,452.54 = 2,510.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,301.69x = 15,452.54 × 2,510.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,301.69x = 38,792,674.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,792,674.52/10,301.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,765.66

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