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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,235.51, 15,353.27 and 2,839.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,235.51, 15,353.27 and 2,839.97 is: 4,259.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,235.51 : 15,353.27 = 2,839.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,235.51/15,353.27 = 2,839.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,235.51x = 15,353.27 × 2,839.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,235.51x = 43,602,735.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,602,735.24/10,235.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,259.95

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