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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,239.17, 15,357.04 and 2,844.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,239.17, 15,357.04 and 2,844.37 is: 4,266.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,239.17 : 15,357.04 = 2,844.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,239.17/15,357.04 = 2,844.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,239.17x = 15,357.04 × 2,844.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,239.17x = 43,681,089.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,681,089.64/10,239.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,266.08

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