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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,261.07, 15,391.62 and 2,865.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,261.07, 15,391.62 and 2,865.53 is: 4,298.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,261.07 : 15,391.62 = 2,865.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,261.07/15,391.62 = 2,865.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,261.07x = 15,391.62 × 2,865.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,261.07x = 44,105,148.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,105,148.86/10,261.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,298.30

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