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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,275.45, 15,413.16 and 2,484.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,275.45, 15,413.16 and 2,484.27 is: 3,726.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,275.45 : 15,413.16 = 2,484.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,275.45/15,413.16 = 2,484.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,275.45x = 15,413.16 × 2,484.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,275.45x = 38,290,450.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,290,450.99/10,275.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,726.40

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