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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,265.16, 15,397.46 and 2,870.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,265.16, 15,397.46 and 2,870.14 is: 4,305.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,265.16 : 15,397.46 = 2,870.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,265.16/15,397.46 = 2,870.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,265.16x = 15,397.46 × 2,870.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,265.16x = 44,192,865.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,192,865.84/10,265.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,305.13

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