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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,265.36, 15,398.04 and 2,474.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,265.36, 15,398.04 and 2,474.18 is: 3,711.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,265.36 : 15,398.04 = 2,474.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,265.36/15,398.04 = 2,474.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,265.36x = 15,398.04 × 2,474.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,265.36x = 38,097,522.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,097,522.61/10,265.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,711.27

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