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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,256.24, 15,384.36 and 2,465.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,256.24, 15,384.36 and 2,465.06 is: 3,697.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,256.24 : 15,384.36 = 2,465.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,256.24/15,384.36 = 2,465.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,256.24x = 15,384.36 × 2,465.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,256.24x = 37,923,299.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,923,299.70/10,256.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,697.58

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