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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,287.69, 15,431.54 and 2,892.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,287.69, 15,431.54 and 2,892.90 is: 4,339.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,287.69 : 15,431.54 = 2,892.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,287.69/15,431.54 = 2,892.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,287.69x = 15,431.54 × 2,892.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,287.69x = 44,641,887.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,641,887.60/10,287.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,339.35

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