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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,243.94, 15,365.21 and 2,848.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,243.94, 15,365.21 and 2,848.46 is: 4,272.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,243.94 : 15,365.21 = 2,848.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,243.94/15,365.21 = 2,848.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,243.94x = 15,365.21 × 2,848.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,243.94x = 43,767,095.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,767,095.01/10,243.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,272.49

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