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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,257.24, 15,385.86 and 2,466.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,257.24, 15,385.86 and 2,466.06 is: 3,699.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,257.24 : 15,385.86 = 2,466.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,257.24/15,385.86 = 2,466.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,257.24x = 15,385.86 × 2,466.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,257.24x = 37,942,453.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,942,453.91/10,257.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,699.09

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