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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,248.60, 15,372.28 and 2,854.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,248.60, 15,372.28 and 2,854.11 is: 4,280.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,248.60 : 15,372.28 = 2,854.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,248.60/15,372.28 = 2,854.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,248.60x = 15,372.28 × 2,854.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,248.60x = 43,874,178.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,874,178.07/10,248.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,280.99

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