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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,262.67, 15,393.99 and 2,471.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,262.67, 15,393.99 and 2,471.48 is: 3,707.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,262.67 : 15,393.99 = 2,471.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,262.67/15,393.99 = 2,471.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,262.67x = 15,393.99 × 2,471.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,262.67x = 38,045,938.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,045,938.41/10,262.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,707.22

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