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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,261.46, 15,389.45 and 2,864.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,261.46, 15,389.45 and 2,864.62 is: 4,296.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,261.46 : 15,389.45 = 2,864.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,261.46/15,389.45 = 2,864.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,261.46x = 15,389.45 × 2,864.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,261.46x = 44,084,926.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,084,926.26/10,261.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,296.17

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