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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,261.61, 15,392.42 and 2,470.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,261.61, 15,392.42 and 2,470.42 is: 3,705.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,261.61 : 15,392.42 = 2,470.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,261.61/15,392.42 = 2,470.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,261.61x = 15,392.42 × 2,470.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,261.61x = 38,025,691.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,025,691.38/10,261.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,705.63

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