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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,263.51, 15,395.29 and 2,867.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,263.51, 15,395.29 and 2,867.92 is: 4,301.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,263.51 : 15,395.29 = 2,867.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,263.51/15,395.29 = 2,867.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,263.51x = 15,395.29 × 2,867.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,263.51x = 44,152,383.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,152,383.12/10,263.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,301.88

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