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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,261.04, 15,391.56 and 2,865.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,261.04, 15,391.56 and 2,865.52 is: 4,298.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,261.04 : 15,391.56 = 2,865.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,261.04/15,391.56 = 2,865.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,261.04x = 15,391.56 × 2,865.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,261.04x = 44,104,823.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,104,823.01/10,261.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,298.28

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