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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,232.92, 15,349.38 and 2,837.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,232.92, 15,349.38 and 2,837.22 is: 4,255.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,232.92 : 15,349.38 = 2,837.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,232.92/15,349.38 = 2,837.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,232.92x = 15,349.38 × 2,837.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,232.92x = 43,549,567.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,549,567.92/10,232.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,255.83

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