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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,270.80, 15,406.20 and 2,875.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,270.80, 15,406.20 and 2,875.50 is: 4,313.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,270.80 : 15,406.20 = 2,875.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,270.80/15,406.20 = 2,875.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,270.80x = 15,406.20 × 2,875.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,270.80x = 44,300,528.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,300,528.10/10,270.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,313.25

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