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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,252.25, 15,378.38 and 2,461.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,252.25, 15,378.38 and 2,461.07 is: 3,691.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,252.25 : 15,378.38 = 2,461.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,252.25/15,378.38 = 2,461.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,252.25x = 15,378.38 × 2,461.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,252.25x = 37,847,204.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,847,204.12/10,252.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,691.60

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