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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,228.57, 15,341.13 and 2,833.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,228.57, 15,341.13 and 2,833.76 is: 4,250.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,228.57 : 15,341.13 = 2,833.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,228.57/15,341.13 = 2,833.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,228.57x = 15,341.13 × 2,833.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,228.57x = 43,473,118.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,473,118.90/10,228.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,250.17

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