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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,247.54, 15,371.30 and 2,852.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,247.54, 15,371.30 and 2,852.04 is: 4,278.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,247.54 : 15,371.30 = 2,852.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,247.54/15,371.30 = 2,852.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,247.54x = 15,371.30 × 2,852.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,247.54x = 43,839,562.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,839,562.45/10,247.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,278.06

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