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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,276.02, 15,414.03 and 2,484.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,276.02, 15,414.03 and 2,484.84 is: 3,727.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,276.02 : 15,414.03 = 2,484.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,276.02/15,414.03 = 2,484.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,276.02x = 15,414.03 × 2,484.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,276.02x = 38,301,321.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,301,321.24/10,276.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,727.25

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