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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,265.56, 15,398.36 and 2,474.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,265.56, 15,398.36 and 2,474.36 is: 3,711.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,265.56 : 15,398.36 = 2,474.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,265.56/15,398.36 = 2,474.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,265.56x = 15,398.36 × 2,474.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,265.56x = 38,101,086.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,101,086.05/10,265.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,711.54

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