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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,246.64, 15,368.22 and 2,851.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,246.64, 15,368.22 and 2,851.83 is: 4,277.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,246.64 : 15,368.22 = 2,851.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,246.64/15,368.22 = 2,851.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,246.64x = 15,368.22 × 2,851.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,246.64x = 43,827,550.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,827,550.84/10,246.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,277.26

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