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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,275.04, 15,412.65 and 2,483.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,275.04, 15,412.65 and 2,483.92 is: 3,725.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,275.04 : 15,412.65 = 2,483.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,275.04/15,412.65 = 2,483.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,275.04x = 15,412.65 × 2,483.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,275.04x = 38,283,789.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,283,789.59/10,275.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,725.90

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