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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,268.92, 15,404.31 and 2,873.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,268.92, 15,404.31 and 2,873.50 is: 4,310.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,268.92 : 15,404.31 = 2,873.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,268.92/15,404.31 = 2,873.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,268.92x = 15,404.31 × 2,873.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,268.92x = 44,264,284.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,264,284.79/10,268.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,310.51

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