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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,239.01, 15,358.51 and 2,843.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,239.01, 15,358.51 and 2,843.47 is: 4,265.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,239.01 : 15,358.51 = 2,843.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,239.01/15,358.51 = 2,843.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,239.01x = 15,358.51 × 2,843.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,239.01x = 43,671,462.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,671,462.43/10,239.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,265.20

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