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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,265.22, 15,396.30 and 2,870.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,265.22, 15,396.30 and 2,870.42 is: 4,305.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,265.22 : 15,396.30 = 2,870.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,265.22/15,396.30 = 2,870.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,265.22x = 15,396.30 × 2,870.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,265.22x = 44,193,770.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,193,770.46/10,265.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,305.19

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