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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,268.26, 15,402.35 and 2,477.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,268.26, 15,402.35 and 2,477.07 is: 3,715.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,268.26 : 15,402.35 = 2,477.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,268.26/15,402.35 = 2,477.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,268.26x = 15,402.35 × 2,477.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,268.26x = 38,152,705.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,152,705.31/10,268.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,715.60

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