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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,264.36, 15,396.54 and 2,473.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,264.36, 15,396.54 and 2,473.18 is: 3,709.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,264.36 : 15,396.54 = 2,473.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,264.36/15,396.54 = 2,473.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,264.36x = 15,396.54 × 2,473.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,264.36x = 38,078,414.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,078,414.80/10,264.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,709.77

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