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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,275.44, 15,413.20 and 2,484.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,275.44, 15,413.20 and 2,484.24 is: 3,726.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,275.44 : 15,413.20 = 2,484.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,275.44/15,413.20 = 2,484.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,275.44x = 15,413.20 × 2,484.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,275.44x = 38,290,087.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,290,087.97/10,275.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,726.37

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