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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,285.69, 15,429.14 and 2,890.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,285.69, 15,429.14 and 2,890.73 is: 4,336.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,285.69 : 15,429.14 = 2,890.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,285.69/15,429.14 = 2,890.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,285.69x = 15,429.14 × 2,890.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,285.69x = 44,601,386.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,601,386.27/10,285.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,336.26

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