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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,263.11, 15,394.67 and 2,471.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,263.11, 15,394.67 and 2,471.92 is: 3,707.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,263.11 : 15,394.67 = 2,471.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,263.11/15,394.67 = 2,471.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,263.11x = 15,394.67 × 2,471.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,263.11x = 38,054,392.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,054,392.67/10,263.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,707.88

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