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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,255.04, 15,382.57 and 2,859.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,255.04, 15,382.57 and 2,859.69 is: 4,289.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,255.04 : 15,382.57 = 2,859.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,255.04/15,382.57 = 2,859.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,255.04x = 15,382.57 × 2,859.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,255.04x = 43,989,381.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,989,381.60/10,255.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,289.54

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