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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,264.52, 15,396.78 and 2,473.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,264.52, 15,396.78 and 2,473.33 is: 3,710.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,264.52 : 15,396.78 = 2,473.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,264.52/15,396.78 = 2,473.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,264.52x = 15,396.78 × 2,473.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,264.52x = 38,081,317.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,081,317.88/10,264.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,710.00

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