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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,245.35, 15,368.45 and 2,849.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,245.35, 15,368.45 and 2,849.87 is: 4,274.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,245.35 : 15,368.45 = 2,849.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,245.35/15,368.45 = 2,849.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,245.35x = 15,368.45 × 2,849.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,245.35x = 43,797,993.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,797,993.51/10,245.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,274.92

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