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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,237.29, 15,355.93 and 2,841.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,237.29, 15,355.93 and 2,841.81 is: 4,262.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,237.29 : 15,355.93 = 2,841.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,237.29/15,355.93 = 2,841.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,237.29x = 15,355.93 × 2,841.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,237.29x = 43,638,635.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,638,635.43/10,237.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,262.71

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