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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,302.08, 15,452.82 and 2,510.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,302.08, 15,452.82 and 2,510.78 is: 3,766.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,302.08 : 15,452.82 = 2,510.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,302.08/15,452.82 = 2,510.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,302.08x = 15,452.82 × 2,510.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,302.08x = 38,798,631.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,798,631.40/10,302.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,766.10

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