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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,366.53, 15,546.90 and 2,868.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,366.53, 15,546.90 and 2,868.28 is: 4,301.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,366.53 : 15,546.90 = 2,868.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,366.53/15,546.90 = 2,868.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,366.53x = 15,546.90 × 2,868.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,366.53x = 44,592,862.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,592,862.33/10,366.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,301.62

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