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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,249.17, 15,373.89 and 2,853.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,249.17, 15,373.89 and 2,853.46 is: 4,280.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,249.17 : 15,373.89 = 2,853.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,249.17/15,373.89 = 2,853.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,249.17x = 15,373.89 × 2,853.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,249.17x = 43,868,780.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,868,780.16/10,249.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,280.23

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