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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,267.13, 15,400.67 and 2,475.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,267.13, 15,400.67 and 2,475.95 is: 3,713.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,267.13 : 15,400.67 = 2,475.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,267.13/15,400.67 = 2,475.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,267.13x = 15,400.67 × 2,475.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,267.13x = 38,131,199.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,131,199.50/10,267.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,713.91

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