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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,261.67, 15,392.50 and 2,470.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,261.67, 15,392.50 and 2,470.48 is: 3,705.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,261.67 : 15,392.50 = 2,470.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,261.67/15,392.50 = 2,470.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,261.67x = 15,392.50 × 2,470.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,261.67x = 38,026,774.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,026,774.09/10,261.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,705.71

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