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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,237.92, 15,356.70 and 2,841.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,237.92, 15,356.70 and 2,841.54 is: 4,262.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,237.92 : 15,356.70 = 2,841.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,237.92/15,356.70 = 2,841.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,237.92x = 15,356.70 × 2,841.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,237.92x = 43,636,677.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,636,677.32/10,237.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,262.26

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