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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,264.95, 15,397.41 and 2,473.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,264.95, 15,397.41 and 2,473.75 is: 3,710.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,264.95 : 15,397.41 = 2,473.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,264.95/15,397.41 = 2,473.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,264.95x = 15,397.41 × 2,473.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,264.95x = 38,089,342.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,089,342.99/10,264.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,710.62

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