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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,253.41, 15,378.33 and 2,855.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,253.41, 15,378.33 and 2,855.89 is: 4,283.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,253.41 : 15,378.33 = 2,855.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,253.41/15,378.33 = 2,855.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,253.41x = 15,378.33 × 2,855.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,253.41x = 43,918,818.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,918,818.86/10,253.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,283.34

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