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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,283.72, 15,423.30 and 2,888.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,283.72, 15,423.30 and 2,888.93 is: 4,332.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,283.72 : 15,423.30 = 2,888.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,283.72/15,423.30 = 2,888.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,283.72x = 15,423.30 × 2,888.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,283.72x = 44,556,756.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,556,756.95/10,283.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,332.75

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