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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,239.84, 15,359.22 and 2,844.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,239.84, 15,359.22 and 2,844.72 is: 4,266.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,239.84 : 15,359.22 = 2,844.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,239.84/15,359.22 = 2,844.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,239.84x = 15,359.22 × 2,844.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,239.84x = 43,692,680.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,692,680.32/10,239.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,266.93

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