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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,241.14, 15,362.81 and 2,845.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,241.14, 15,362.81 and 2,845.62 is: 4,268.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,241.14 : 15,362.81 = 2,845.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,241.14/15,362.81 = 2,845.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,241.14x = 15,362.81 × 2,845.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,241.14x = 43,716,719.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,716,719.39/10,241.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,268.74

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