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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,272.67, 15,409.01 and 2,481.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,272.67, 15,409.01 and 2,481.48 is: 3,722.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,272.67 : 15,409.01 = 2,481.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,272.67/15,409.01 = 2,481.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,272.67x = 15,409.01 × 2,481.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,272.67x = 38,237,150.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,237,150.13/10,272.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,722.22

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