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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,244.60, 15,364.80 and 2,847.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,244.60, 15,364.80 and 2,847.20 is: 4,270.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,244.60 : 15,364.80 = 2,847.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,244.60/15,364.80 = 2,847.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,244.60x = 15,364.80 × 2,847.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,244.60x = 43,746,658.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,746,658.56/10,244.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,270.22

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