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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,265.88, 15,398.82 and 2,474.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,265.88, 15,398.82 and 2,474.70 is: 3,712.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,265.88 : 15,398.82 = 2,474.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,265.88/15,398.82 = 2,474.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,265.88x = 15,398.82 × 2,474.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,265.88x = 38,107,459.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,107,459.85/10,265.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,712.05

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