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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,260.63, 15,388.68 and 2,863.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,260.63, 15,388.68 and 2,863.10 is: 4,294.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,260.63 : 15,388.68 = 2,863.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,260.63/15,388.68 = 2,863.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,260.63x = 15,388.68 × 2,863.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,260.63x = 44,059,378.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,059,378.92/10,260.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,294.02

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