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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,261.44, 15,389.12 and 2,864.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,261.44, 15,389.12 and 2,864.12 is: 4,295.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,261.44 : 15,389.12 = 2,864.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,261.44/15,389.12 = 2,864.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,261.44x = 15,389.12 × 2,864.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,261.44x = 44,076,216.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,076,216.59/10,261.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,295.32

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