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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,265.37, 15,398.93 and 2,869.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,265.37, 15,398.93 and 2,869.83 is: 4,304.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,265.37 : 15,398.93 = 2,869.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,265.37/15,398.93 = 2,869.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,265.37x = 15,398.93 × 2,869.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,265.37x = 44,192,311.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,192,311.28/10,265.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,304.99

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