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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,257.30, 15,385.96 and 2,861.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,257.30, 15,385.96 and 2,861.78 is: 4,292.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,257.30 : 15,385.96 = 2,861.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,257.30/15,385.96 = 2,861.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,257.30x = 15,385.96 × 2,861.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,257.30x = 44,031,232.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,031,232.61/10,257.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,292.67

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