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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,265.59, 15,395.64 and 2,869.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,265.59, 15,395.64 and 2,869.57 is: 4,303.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,265.59 : 15,395.64 = 2,869.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,265.59/15,395.64 = 2,869.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,265.59x = 15,395.64 × 2,869.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,265.59x = 44,178,866.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,178,866.67/10,265.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,303.59

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