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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,263.27, 15,394.89 and 2,472.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,263.27, 15,394.89 and 2,472.09 is: 3,708.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,263.27 : 15,394.89 = 2,472.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,263.27/15,394.89 = 2,472.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,263.27x = 15,394.89 × 2,472.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,263.27x = 38,057,553.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,057,553.62/10,263.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,708.13

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