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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,259.54, 15,389.44 and 2,863.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,259.54, 15,389.44 and 2,863.56 is: 4,295.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,259.54 : 15,389.44 = 2,863.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,259.54/15,389.44 = 2,863.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,259.54x = 15,389.44 × 2,863.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,259.54x = 44,068,584.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,068,584.81/10,259.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,295.38

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