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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,265.01, 15,397.53 and 2,473.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,265.01, 15,397.53 and 2,473.83 is: 3,710.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,265.01 : 15,397.53 = 2,473.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,265.01/15,397.53 = 2,473.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,265.01x = 15,397.53 × 2,473.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,265.01x = 38,090,871.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,090,871.64/10,265.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,710.75

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