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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,250.29, 15,375.45 and 2,854.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,250.29, 15,375.45 and 2,854.77 is: 4,282.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,250.29 : 15,375.45 = 2,854.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,250.29/15,375.45 = 2,854.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,250.29x = 15,375.45 × 2,854.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,250.29x = 43,893,373.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,893,373.40/10,250.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,282.16

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