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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,255.62, 15,383.43 and 2,464.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,255.62, 15,383.43 and 2,464.43 is: 3,696.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,255.62 : 15,383.43 = 2,464.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,255.62/15,383.43 = 2,464.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,255.62x = 15,383.43 × 2,464.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,255.62x = 37,911,378.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,911,378.47/10,255.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,696.65

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