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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,274.63, 15,411.91 and 2,483.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,274.63, 15,411.91 and 2,483.45 is: 3,725.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,274.63 : 15,411.91 = 2,483.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,274.63/15,411.91 = 2,483.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,274.63x = 15,411.91 × 2,483.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,274.63x = 38,274,707.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,274,707.89/10,274.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,725.17

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