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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,239.98, 15,359.96 and 2,844.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,239.98, 15,359.96 and 2,844.44 is: 4,266.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,239.98 : 15,359.96 = 2,844.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,239.98/15,359.96 = 2,844.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,239.98x = 15,359.96 × 2,844.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,239.98x = 43,690,393.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,690,393.60/10,239.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,266.65

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