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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,269.94, 15,404.90 and 2,478.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,269.94, 15,404.90 and 2,478.75 is: 3,718.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,269.94 : 15,404.90 = 2,478.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,269.94/15,404.90 = 2,478.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,269.94x = 15,404.90 × 2,478.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,269.94x = 38,184,895.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,184,895.88/10,269.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,718.12

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