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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,264.88, 15,397.29 and 2,473.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,264.88, 15,397.29 and 2,473.69 is: 3,710.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,264.88 : 15,397.29 = 2,473.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,264.88/15,397.29 = 2,473.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,264.88x = 15,397.29 × 2,473.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,264.88x = 38,088,112.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,088,112.68/10,264.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,710.53

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