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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,244.41, 15,366.76 and 2,848.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,244.41, 15,366.76 and 2,848.70 is: 4,273.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,244.41 : 15,366.76 = 2,848.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,244.41/15,366.76 = 2,848.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,244.41x = 15,366.76 × 2,848.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,244.41x = 43,775,320.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,775,320.51/10,244.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,273.09

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