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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,243.26, 15,363.18 and 2,848.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,243.26, 15,363.18 and 2,848.47 is: 4,272.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,243.26 : 15,363.18 = 2,848.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,243.26/15,363.18 = 2,848.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,243.26x = 15,363.18 × 2,848.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,243.26x = 43,761,499.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,761,499.72/10,243.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,272.22

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