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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,235.03, 15,350.37 and 2,837.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,235.03, 15,350.37 and 2,837.51 is: 4,255.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,235.03 : 15,350.37 = 2,837.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,235.03/15,350.37 = 2,837.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,235.03x = 15,350.37 × 2,837.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,235.03x = 43,556,828.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,556,828.38/10,235.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,255.66

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