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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,248.06, 15,369.66 and 2,852.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,248.06, 15,369.66 and 2,852.76 is: 4,278.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,248.06 : 15,369.66 = 2,852.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,248.06/15,369.66 = 2,852.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,248.06x = 15,369.66 × 2,852.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,248.06x = 43,845,951.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,845,951.26/10,248.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,278.46

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