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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,274.68, 15,412.06 and 2,483.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,274.68, 15,412.06 and 2,483.48 is: 3,725.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,274.68 : 15,412.06 = 2,483.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,274.68/15,412.06 = 2,483.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,274.68x = 15,412.06 × 2,483.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,274.68x = 38,275,542.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,275,542.77/10,274.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,725.23

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