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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,237.93, 15,355.19 and 2,843.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,237.93, 15,355.19 and 2,843.14 is: 4,264.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,237.93 : 15,355.19 = 2,843.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,237.93/15,355.19 = 2,843.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,237.93x = 15,355.19 × 2,843.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,237.93x = 43,656,911.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,656,911.89/10,237.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,264.23

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