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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,273.63, 15,410.41 and 2,482.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,273.63, 15,410.41 and 2,482.45 is: 3,723.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,273.63 : 15,410.41 = 2,482.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,273.63/15,410.41 = 2,482.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,273.63x = 15,410.41 × 2,482.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,273.63x = 38,255,572.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,255,572.30/10,273.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,723.67

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