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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,266.94, 15,400.40 and 2,475.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,266.94, 15,400.40 and 2,475.75 is: 3,713.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,266.94 : 15,400.40 = 2,475.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,266.94/15,400.40 = 2,475.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,266.94x = 15,400.40 × 2,475.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,266.94x = 38,127,540.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,127,540.30/10,266.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,713.62

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