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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,276.44, 15,414.70 and 2,485.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,276.44, 15,414.70 and 2,485.26 is: 3,727.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,276.44 : 15,414.70 = 2,485.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,276.44/15,414.70 = 2,485.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,276.44x = 15,414.70 × 2,485.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,276.44x = 38,309,537.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,309,537.32/10,276.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,727.90

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