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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,228.53, 15,342.78 and 2,833.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,228.53, 15,342.78 and 2,833.02 is: 4,249.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,228.53 : 15,342.78 = 2,833.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,228.53/15,342.78 = 2,833.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,228.53x = 15,342.78 × 2,833.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,228.53x = 43,466,402.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,466,402.60/10,228.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,249.53

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