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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,266.88, 15,400.19 and 2,475.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,266.88, 15,400.19 and 2,475.63 is: 3,713.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,266.88 : 15,400.19 = 2,475.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,266.88/15,400.19 = 2,475.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,266.88x = 15,400.19 × 2,475.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,266.88x = 38,125,082.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,125,082.99/10,266.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,713.40

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