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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,263.46, 15,392.45 and 2,866.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,263.46, 15,392.45 and 2,866.62 is: 4,299.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,263.46 : 15,392.45 = 2,866.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,263.46/15,392.45 = 2,866.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,263.46x = 15,392.45 × 2,866.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,263.46x = 44,124,305.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,124,305.02/10,263.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,299.16

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