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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,263.98, 15,396.86 and 2,868.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,263.98, 15,396.86 and 2,868.48 is: 4,302.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,263.98 : 15,396.86 = 2,868.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,263.98/15,396.86 = 2,868.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,263.98x = 15,396.86 × 2,868.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,263.98x = 44,165,592.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,165,592.14/10,263.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,302.97

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