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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,255.61, 15,382.77 and 2,861.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,255.61, 15,382.77 and 2,861.12 is: 4,291.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,255.61 : 15,382.77 = 2,861.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,255.61/15,382.77 = 2,861.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,255.61x = 15,382.77 × 2,861.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,255.61x = 44,011,950.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,011,950.90/10,255.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,291.50

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