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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,268.13, 15,402.06 and 2,476.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,268.13, 15,402.06 and 2,476.88 is: 3,715.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,268.13 : 15,402.06 = 2,476.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,268.13/15,402.06 = 2,476.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,268.13x = 15,402.06 × 2,476.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,268.13x = 38,149,054.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,149,054.37/10,268.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,715.29

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