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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,263.36, 15,395.04 and 2,472.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,263.36, 15,395.04 and 2,472.18 is: 3,708.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,263.36 : 15,395.04 = 2,472.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,263.36/15,395.04 = 2,472.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,263.36x = 15,395.04 × 2,472.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,263.36x = 38,059,309.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,059,309.99/10,263.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,708.27

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