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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,274.27, 15,411.40 and 2,483.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,274.27, 15,411.40 and 2,483.08 is: 3,724.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,274.27 : 15,411.40 = 2,483.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,274.27/15,411.40 = 2,483.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,274.27x = 15,411.40 × 2,483.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,274.27x = 38,267,694.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,267,694.38/10,274.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,724.62

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