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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,256.12, 15,384.18 and 2,464.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,256.12, 15,384.18 and 2,464.93 is: 3,697.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,256.12 : 15,384.18 = 2,464.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,256.12/15,384.18 = 2,464.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,256.12x = 15,384.18 × 2,464.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,256.12x = 37,920,914.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,920,914.48/10,256.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,697.39

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