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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,256.62, 15,384.93 and 2,465.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,256.62, 15,384.93 and 2,465.43 is: 3,698.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,256.62 : 15,384.93 = 2,465.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,256.62/15,384.93 = 2,465.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,256.62x = 15,384.93 × 2,465.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,256.62x = 37,930,455.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,930,455.64/10,256.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,698.14

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