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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,234.68, 15,350.32 and 2,839.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,234.68, 15,350.32 and 2,839.92 is: 4,259.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,234.68 : 15,350.32 = 2,839.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,234.68/15,350.32 = 2,839.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,234.68x = 15,350.32 × 2,839.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,234.68x = 43,593,680.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,593,680.77/10,234.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,259.41

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