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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,234.03, 15,348.87 and 2,836.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,234.03, 15,348.87 and 2,836.51 is: 4,254.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,234.03 : 15,348.87 = 2,836.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,234.03/15,348.87 = 2,836.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,234.03x = 15,348.87 × 2,836.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,234.03x = 43,537,223.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,537,223.24/10,234.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,254.16

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