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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,249.29, 15,373.95 and 2,853.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,249.29, 15,373.95 and 2,853.77 is: 4,280.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,249.29 : 15,373.95 = 2,853.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,249.29/15,373.95 = 2,853.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,249.29x = 15,373.95 × 2,853.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,249.29x = 43,873,678.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,873,678.86/10,249.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,280.65

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