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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,265.13, 15,397.56 and 2,473.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,265.13, 15,397.56 and 2,473.88 is: 3,710.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,265.13 : 15,397.56 = 2,473.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,265.13/15,397.56 = 2,473.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,265.13x = 15,397.56 × 2,473.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,265.13x = 38,091,638.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,091,638.75/10,265.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,710.78

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