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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,273.14, 15,409.67 and 2,481.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,273.14, 15,409.67 and 2,481.95 is: 3,722.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,273.14 : 15,409.67 = 2,481.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,273.14/15,409.67 = 2,481.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,273.14x = 15,409.67 × 2,481.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,273.14x = 38,245,941.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,245,941.00/10,273.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,722.91

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