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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,270.16, 15,404.96 and 2,875.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,270.16, 15,404.96 and 2,875.14 is: 4,312.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,270.16 : 15,404.96 = 2,875.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,270.16/15,404.96 = 2,875.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,270.16x = 15,404.96 × 2,875.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,270.16x = 44,291,416.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,291,416.69/10,270.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,312.63

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