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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,264.11, 15,396.17 and 2,472.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,264.11, 15,396.17 and 2,472.92 is: 3,709.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,264.11 : 15,396.17 = 2,472.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,264.11/15,396.17 = 2,472.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,264.11x = 15,396.17 × 2,472.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,264.11x = 38,073,496.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,073,496.72/10,264.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,709.38

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