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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,237.47, 15,356.21 and 2,841.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,237.47, 15,356.21 and 2,841.94 is: 4,262.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,237.47 : 15,356.21 = 2,841.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,237.47/15,356.21 = 2,841.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,237.47x = 15,356.21 × 2,841.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,237.47x = 43,641,350.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,641,350.67/10,237.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,262.90

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