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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,263.66, 15,395.51 and 2,472.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,263.66, 15,395.51 and 2,472.47 is: 3,708.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,263.66 : 15,395.51 = 2,472.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,263.66/15,395.51 = 2,472.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,263.66x = 15,395.51 × 2,472.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,263.66x = 38,064,936.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,064,936.61/10,263.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,708.71

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