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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,258.70, 15,388.05 and 2,467.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,258.70, 15,388.05 and 2,467.52 is: 3,701.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,258.70 : 15,388.05 = 2,467.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,258.70/15,388.05 = 2,467.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,258.70x = 15,388.05 × 2,467.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,258.70x = 37,970,253.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,970,253.45/10,258.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,701.27

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