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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,238.69, 15,358.13 and 2,843.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,238.69, 15,358.13 and 2,843.73 is: 4,265.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,238.69 : 15,358.13 = 2,843.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,238.69/15,358.13 = 2,843.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,238.69x = 15,358.13 × 2,843.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,238.69x = 43,674,371.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,674,371.47/10,238.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,265.62

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