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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,218.34, 15,327.81 and 2,823.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,218.34, 15,327.81 and 2,823.34 is: 4,235.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,218.34 : 15,327.81 = 2,823.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,218.34/15,327.81 = 2,823.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,218.34x = 15,327.81 × 2,823.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,218.34x = 43,275,619.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,275,619.09/10,218.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,235.09

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