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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,159.93, 15,238.38 and 2,764.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,159.93, 15,238.38 and 2,764.84 is: 4,146.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,159.93 : 15,238.38 = 2,764.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,159.93/15,238.38 = 2,764.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,159.93x = 15,238.38 × 2,764.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,159.93x = 42,131,682.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,131,682.56/10,159.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,146.85

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