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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,266.63, 15,399.81 and 2,475.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,266.63, 15,399.81 and 2,475.38 is: 3,713.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,266.63 : 15,399.81 = 2,475.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,266.63/15,399.81 = 2,475.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,266.63x = 15,399.81 × 2,475.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,266.63x = 38,120,304.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,120,304.68/10,266.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,713.03

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