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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,264.71, 15,395.55 and 2,869.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,264.71, 15,395.55 and 2,869.92 is: 4,304.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,264.71 : 15,395.55 = 2,869.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,264.71/15,395.55 = 2,869.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,264.71x = 15,395.55 × 2,869.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,264.71x = 44,183,996.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,183,996.86/10,264.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,304.46

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