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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,241.69, 15,362.63 and 2,846.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,241.69, 15,362.63 and 2,846.73 is: 4,270.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,241.69 : 15,362.63 = 2,846.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,241.69/15,362.63 = 2,846.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,241.69x = 15,362.63 × 2,846.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,241.69x = 43,733,259.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,733,259.70/10,241.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,270.12

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