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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,229.22, 15,343.86 and 2,833.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,229.22, 15,343.86 and 2,833.44 is: 4,250.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,229.22 : 15,343.86 = 2,833.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,229.22/15,343.86 = 2,833.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,229.22x = 15,343.86 × 2,833.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,229.22x = 43,475,906.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,475,906.68/10,229.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,250.17

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