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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,256.68, 15,385.02 and 2,465.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,256.68, 15,385.02 and 2,465.49 is: 3,698.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,256.68 : 15,385.02 = 2,465.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,256.68/15,385.02 = 2,465.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,256.68x = 15,385.02 × 2,465.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,256.68x = 37,931,648.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,931,648.34/10,256.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,698.24

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