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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,250.35, 15,374.63 and 2,854.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,250.35, 15,374.63 and 2,854.33 is: 4,281.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,250.35 : 15,374.63 = 2,854.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,250.35/15,374.63 = 2,854.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,250.35x = 15,374.63 × 2,854.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,250.35x = 43,884,253.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,884,253.38/10,250.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,281.24

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