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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,265.43, 15,398.15 and 2,474.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,265.43, 15,398.15 and 2,474.25 is: 3,711.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,265.43 : 15,398.15 = 2,474.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,265.43/15,398.15 = 2,474.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,265.43x = 15,398.15 × 2,474.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,265.43x = 38,098,816.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,098,816.44/10,265.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,711.37

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