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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,232.14, 15,348.30 and 2,837.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,232.14, 15,348.30 and 2,837.20 is: 4,255.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,232.14 : 15,348.30 = 2,837.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,232.14/15,348.30 = 2,837.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,232.14x = 15,348.30 × 2,837.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,232.14x = 43,546,196.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,546,196.76/10,232.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,255.82

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