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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,270.93, 15,404.62 and 2,873.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,270.93, 15,404.62 and 2,873.66 is: 4,309.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,270.93 : 15,404.62 = 2,873.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,270.93/15,404.62 = 2,873.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,270.93x = 15,404.62 × 2,873.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,270.93x = 44,267,640.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,267,640.31/10,270.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,309.99

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