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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,273.68, 15,410.56 and 2,482.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,273.68, 15,410.56 and 2,482.48 is: 3,723.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,273.68 : 15,410.56 = 2,482.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,273.68/15,410.56 = 2,482.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,273.68x = 15,410.56 × 2,482.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,273.68x = 38,256,406.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,256,406.99/10,273.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,723.73

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