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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,239.64, 15,359.82 and 2,844.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,239.64, 15,359.82 and 2,844.04 is: 4,266.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,239.64 : 15,359.82 = 2,844.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,239.64/15,359.82 = 2,844.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,239.64x = 15,359.82 × 2,844.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,239.64x = 43,683,942.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,683,942.47/10,239.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,266.16

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