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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,227.33, 15,341.33 and 2,831.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,227.33, 15,341.33 and 2,831.16 is: 4,246.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,227.33 : 15,341.33 = 2,831.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,227.33/15,341.33 = 2,831.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,227.33x = 15,341.33 × 2,831.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,227.33x = 43,433,745.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,433,745.69/10,227.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,246.83

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