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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,268.71, 15,403.06 and 2,477.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,268.71, 15,403.06 and 2,477.52 is: 3,716.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,268.71 : 15,403.06 = 2,477.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,268.71/15,403.06 = 2,477.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,268.71x = 15,403.06 × 2,477.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,268.71x = 38,161,392.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,161,392.31/10,268.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,716.28

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