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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,232.53, 15,349.10 and 2,837.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,232.53, 15,349.10 and 2,837.53 is: 4,256.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,232.53 : 15,349.10 = 2,837.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,232.53/15,349.10 = 2,837.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,232.53x = 15,349.10 × 2,837.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,232.53x = 43,553,536.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,553,536.72/10,232.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,256.38

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