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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,235.73, 15,350.76 and 2,839.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,235.73, 15,350.76 and 2,839.62 is: 4,258.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,235.73 : 15,350.76 = 2,839.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,235.73/15,350.76 = 2,839.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,235.73x = 15,350.76 × 2,839.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,235.73x = 43,590,325.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,590,325.11/10,235.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,258.64

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