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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,271.62, 15,406.24 and 2,876.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,271.62, 15,406.24 and 2,876.66 is: 4,314.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,271.62 : 15,406.24 = 2,876.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,271.62/15,406.24 = 2,876.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,271.62x = 15,406.24 × 2,876.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,271.62x = 44,318,514.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,318,514.36/10,271.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,314.66

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