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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,236.97, 15,355.46 and 2,841.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,236.97, 15,355.46 and 2,841.43 is: 4,262.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,236.97 : 15,355.46 = 2,841.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,236.97/15,355.46 = 2,841.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,236.97x = 15,355.46 × 2,841.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,236.97x = 43,631,526.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,631,526.60/10,236.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,262.15

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