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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,275.24, 15,412.86 and 2,484.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,275.24, 15,412.86 and 2,484.06 is: 3,726.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,275.24 : 15,412.86 = 2,484.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,275.24/15,412.86 = 2,484.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,275.24x = 15,412.86 × 2,484.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,275.24x = 38,286,469.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,286,469.01/10,275.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,726.09

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