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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,244.47, 15,364.90 and 2,849.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,244.47, 15,364.90 and 2,849.50 is: 4,273.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,244.47 : 15,364.90 = 2,849.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,244.47/15,364.90 = 2,849.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,244.47x = 15,364.90 × 2,849.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,244.47x = 43,782,282.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,782,282.55/10,244.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,273.75

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