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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,248.93, 15,373.53 and 2,853.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,248.93, 15,373.53 and 2,853.21 is: 4,279.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,248.93 : 15,373.53 = 2,853.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,248.93/15,373.53 = 2,853.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,248.93x = 15,373.53 × 2,853.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,248.93x = 43,863,909.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,863,909.53/10,248.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,279.85

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