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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,244.97, 15,365.93 and 2,848.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,244.97, 15,365.93 and 2,848.66 is: 4,272.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,244.97 : 15,365.93 = 2,848.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,244.97/15,365.93 = 2,848.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,244.97x = 15,365.93 × 2,848.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,244.97x = 43,772,257.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,772,257.50/10,244.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,272.56

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