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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,266.18, 15,400.24 and 2,870.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,266.18, 15,400.24 and 2,870.64 is: 4,306.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,266.18 : 15,400.24 = 2,870.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,266.18/15,400.24 = 2,870.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,266.18x = 15,400.24 × 2,870.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,266.18x = 44,208,514.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,208,514.45/10,266.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,306.23

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