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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,228.23, 15,340.61 and 2,830.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,228.23, 15,340.61 and 2,830.96 is: 4,245.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,228.23 : 15,340.61 = 2,830.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,228.23/15,340.61 = 2,830.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,228.23x = 15,340.61 × 2,830.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,228.23x = 43,428,562.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,428,562.43/10,228.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,245.95

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