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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,263.10, 15,397.25 and 2,867.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,263.10, 15,397.25 and 2,867.57 is: 4,302.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,263.10 : 15,397.25 = 2,867.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,263.10/15,397.25 = 2,867.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,263.10x = 15,397.25 × 2,867.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,263.10x = 44,152,692.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,152,692.18/10,263.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,302.08

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