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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,228.77, 15,341.45 and 2,833.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,228.77, 15,341.45 and 2,833.98 is: 4,250.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,228.77 : 15,341.45 = 2,833.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,228.77/15,341.45 = 2,833.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,228.77x = 15,341.45 × 2,833.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,228.77x = 43,477,362.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,477,362.47/10,228.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,250.50

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