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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,265.11, 15,397.67 and 2,473.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,265.11, 15,397.67 and 2,473.92 is: 3,710.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,265.11 : 15,397.67 = 2,473.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,265.11/15,397.67 = 2,473.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,265.11x = 15,397.67 × 2,473.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,265.11x = 38,092,603.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,092,603.77/10,265.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,710.88

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