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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,266.66, 15,400.01 and 2,475.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,266.66, 15,400.01 and 2,475.47 is: 3,713.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,266.66 : 15,400.01 = 2,475.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,266.66/15,400.01 = 2,475.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,266.66x = 15,400.01 × 2,475.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,266.66x = 38,122,262.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,122,262.75/10,266.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,713.21

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