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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,263.71, 15,394.05 and 2,868.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,263.71, 15,394.05 and 2,868.92 is: 4,302.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,263.71 : 15,394.05 = 2,868.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,263.71/15,394.05 = 2,868.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,263.71x = 15,394.05 × 2,868.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,263.71x = 44,164,278.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,164,278.68/10,263.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,302.95

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