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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,265.27, 15,397.93 and 2,869.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,265.27, 15,397.93 and 2,869.72 is: 4,304.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,265.27 : 15,397.93 = 2,869.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,265.27/15,397.93 = 2,869.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,265.27x = 15,397.93 × 2,869.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,265.27x = 44,187,747.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,187,747.68/10,265.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,304.59

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