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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,232.19, 15,346.56 and 2,837.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,232.19, 15,346.56 and 2,837.40 is: 4,255.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,232.19 : 15,346.56 = 2,837.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,232.19/15,346.56 = 2,837.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,232.19x = 15,346.56 × 2,837.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,232.19x = 43,544,329.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,544,329.34/10,232.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,255.62

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