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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,237.93, 15,356.89 and 2,842.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,237.93, 15,356.89 and 2,842.39 is: 4,263.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,237.93 : 15,356.89 = 2,842.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,237.93/15,356.89 = 2,842.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,237.93x = 15,356.89 × 2,842.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,237.93x = 43,650,225.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,650,225.07/10,237.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,263.58

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