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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,249.04, 15,373.58 and 2,853.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,249.04, 15,373.58 and 2,853.52 is: 4,280.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,249.04 : 15,373.58 = 2,853.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,249.04/15,373.58 = 2,853.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,249.04x = 15,373.58 × 2,853.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,249.04x = 43,868,765.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,868,765.30/10,249.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,280.28

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