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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,217.86, 15,326.79 and 2,823.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,217.86, 15,326.79 and 2,823.37 is: 4,235.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,217.86 : 15,326.79 = 2,823.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,217.86/15,326.79 = 2,823.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,217.86x = 15,326.79 × 2,823.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,217.86x = 43,273,199.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,273,199.08/10,217.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,235.06

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