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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,267.52, 15,401.28 and 2,476.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,267.52, 15,401.28 and 2,476.34 is: 3,714.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,267.52 : 15,401.28 = 2,476.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,267.52/15,401.28 = 2,476.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,267.52x = 15,401.28 × 2,476.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,267.52x = 38,138,805.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,138,805.72/10,267.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,714.51

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