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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,241.91, 15,361.08 and 2,844.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,241.91, 15,361.08 and 2,844.39 is: 4,266.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,241.91 : 15,361.08 = 2,844.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,241.91/15,361.08 = 2,844.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,241.91x = 15,361.08 × 2,844.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,241.91x = 43,692,902.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,692,902.34/10,241.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,266.09

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