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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,259.73, 15,389.60 and 2,468.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,259.73, 15,389.60 and 2,468.55 is: 3,702.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,259.73 : 15,389.60 = 2,468.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,259.73/15,389.60 = 2,468.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,259.73x = 15,389.60 × 2,468.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,259.73x = 37,989,984.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,989,984.74/10,259.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,702.83

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