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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,265.52, 15,398.28 and 2,474.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,265.52, 15,398.28 and 2,474.33 is: 3,711.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,265.52 : 15,398.28 = 2,474.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,265.52/15,398.28 = 2,474.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,265.52x = 15,398.28 × 2,474.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,265.52x = 38,100,426.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,100,426.15/10,265.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,711.50

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