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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,228.51, 15,343.12 and 2,833.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,228.51, 15,343.12 and 2,833.53 is: 4,250.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,228.51 : 15,343.12 = 2,833.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,228.51/15,343.12 = 2,833.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,228.51x = 15,343.12 × 2,833.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,228.51x = 43,475,223.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,475,223.12/10,228.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,250.40

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