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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,253.32, 15,379.98 and 2,462.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,253.32, 15,379.98 and 2,462.13 is: 3,693.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,253.32 : 15,379.98 = 2,462.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,253.32/15,379.98 = 2,462.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,253.32x = 15,379.98 × 2,462.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,253.32x = 37,867,500.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,867,500.92/10,253.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,693.20

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