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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,248.06, 15,371.82 and 2,852.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,248.06, 15,371.82 and 2,852.22 is: 4,278.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,248.06 : 15,371.82 = 2,852.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,248.06/15,371.82 = 2,852.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,248.06x = 15,371.82 × 2,852.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,248.06x = 43,843,812.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,843,812.44/10,248.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,278.25

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