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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,261.16, 15,391.74 and 2,469.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,261.16, 15,391.74 and 2,469.98 is: 3,704.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,261.16 : 15,391.74 = 2,469.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,261.16/15,391.74 = 2,469.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,261.16x = 15,391.74 × 2,469.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,261.16x = 38,017,222.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,017,222.27/10,261.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,704.96

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