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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,343.83, 15,514.37 and 2,847.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,343.83, 15,514.37 and 2,847.54 is: 4,270.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,343.83 : 15,514.37 = 2,847.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,343.83/15,514.37 = 2,847.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,343.83x = 15,514.37 × 2,847.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,343.83x = 44,177,833.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,177,833.97/10,343.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,270.94

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