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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,256.84, 15,383.89 and 2,860.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,256.84, 15,383.89 and 2,860.68 is: 4,290.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,256.84 : 15,383.89 = 2,860.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,256.84/15,383.89 = 2,860.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,256.84x = 15,383.89 × 2,860.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,256.84x = 44,008,393.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,008,393.60/10,256.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,290.64

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