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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,265.04, 15,397.56 and 2,473.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,265.04, 15,397.56 and 2,473.86 is: 3,710.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,265.04 : 15,397.56 = 2,473.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,265.04/15,397.56 = 2,473.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,265.04x = 15,397.56 × 2,473.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,265.04x = 38,091,407.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,091,407.78/10,265.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,710.79

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