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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,265.66, 15,398.51 and 2,474.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,265.66, 15,398.51 and 2,474.47 is: 3,711.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,265.66 : 15,398.51 = 2,474.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,265.66/15,398.51 = 2,474.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,265.66x = 15,398.51 × 2,474.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,265.66x = 38,103,151.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,103,151.04/10,265.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,711.71

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