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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,227.35, 15,341.38 and 2,831.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,227.35, 15,341.38 and 2,831.90 is: 4,247.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,227.35 : 15,341.38 = 2,831.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,227.35/15,341.38 = 2,831.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,227.35x = 15,341.38 × 2,831.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,227.35x = 43,445,170.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,445,170.24/10,227.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,247.94

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