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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,245.96, 15,368.76 and 2,850.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,245.96, 15,368.76 and 2,850.84 is: 4,276.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,245.96 : 15,368.76 = 2,850.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,245.96/15,368.76 = 2,850.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,245.96x = 15,368.76 × 2,850.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,245.96x = 43,813,875.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,813,875.76/10,245.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,276.21

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