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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,241.54, 15,362.31 and 2,846.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,241.54, 15,362.31 and 2,846.06 is: 4,269.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,241.54 : 15,362.31 = 2,846.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,241.54/15,362.31 = 2,846.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,241.54x = 15,362.31 × 2,846.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,241.54x = 43,721,979.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,721,979.19/10,241.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,269.08

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