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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,232.62, 15,348.90 and 2,837.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,232.62, 15,348.90 and 2,837.06 is: 4,255.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,232.62 : 15,348.90 = 2,837.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,232.62/15,348.90 = 2,837.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,232.62x = 15,348.90 × 2,837.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,232.62x = 43,545,750.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,545,750.23/10,232.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,255.58

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