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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,247.54, 15,371.33 and 2,852.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,247.54, 15,371.33 and 2,852.02 is: 4,278.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,247.54 : 15,371.33 = 2,852.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,247.54/15,371.33 = 2,852.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,247.54x = 15,371.33 × 2,852.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,247.54x = 43,839,287.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,839,287.90/10,247.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,278.03

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