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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,236.48, 15,354.64 and 2,841.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,236.48, 15,354.64 and 2,841.04 is: 4,261.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,236.48 : 15,354.64 = 2,841.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,236.48/15,354.64 = 2,841.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,236.48x = 15,354.64 × 2,841.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,236.48x = 43,623,146.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,623,146.43/10,236.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,261.54

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