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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,264.66, 15,397.01 and 2,473.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,264.66, 15,397.01 and 2,473.47 is: 3,710.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,264.66 : 15,397.01 = 2,473.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,264.66/15,397.01 = 2,473.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,264.66x = 15,397.01 × 2,473.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,264.66x = 38,084,042.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,084,042.32/10,264.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,710.21

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