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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,233.91, 15,349.34 and 2,837.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,233.91, 15,349.34 and 2,837.60 is: 4,255.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,233.91 : 15,349.34 = 2,837.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,233.91/15,349.34 = 2,837.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,233.91x = 15,349.34 × 2,837.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,233.91x = 43,555,287.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,555,287.18/10,233.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,255.98

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