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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,339.41, 15,507.88 and 2,843.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,339.41, 15,507.88 and 2,843.73 is: 4,265.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,339.41 : 15,507.88 = 2,843.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,339.41/15,507.88 = 2,843.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,339.41x = 15,507.88 × 2,843.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,339.41x = 44,100,305.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,100,305.17/10,339.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,265.26

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