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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,228.64, 15,342.90 and 2,833.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,228.64, 15,342.90 and 2,833.04 is: 4,249.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,228.64 : 15,342.90 = 2,833.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,228.64/15,342.90 = 2,833.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,228.64x = 15,342.90 × 2,833.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,228.64x = 43,466,972.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,466,972.70/10,228.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,249.54

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