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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,263.52, 15,395.28 and 2,472.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,263.52, 15,395.28 and 2,472.33 is: 3,708.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,263.52 : 15,395.28 = 2,472.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,263.52/15,395.28 = 2,472.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,263.52x = 15,395.28 × 2,472.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,263.52x = 38,062,174.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,062,174.47/10,263.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,708.49

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