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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,306.56, 15,459.84 and 2,515.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,306.56, 15,459.84 and 2,515.28 is: 3,772.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,306.56 : 15,459.84 = 2,515.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,306.56/15,459.84 = 2,515.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,306.56x = 15,459.84 × 2,515.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,306.56x = 38,885,826.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,885,826.36/10,306.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,772.92

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