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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,237.61, 15,353.57 and 2,841.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,237.61, 15,353.57 and 2,841.50 is: 4,261.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,237.61 : 15,353.57 = 2,841.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,237.61/15,353.57 = 2,841.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,237.61x = 15,353.57 × 2,841.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,237.61x = 43,627,078.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,627,078.18/10,237.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,261.45

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