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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,254.57, 15,381.84 and 2,463.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,254.57, 15,381.84 and 2,463.38 is: 3,695.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,254.57 : 15,381.84 = 2,463.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,254.57/15,381.84 = 2,463.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,254.57x = 15,381.84 × 2,463.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,254.57x = 37,891,240.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,891,240.11/10,254.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,695.06

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