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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,272.56, 15,405.59 and 2,876.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,272.56, 15,405.59 and 2,876.45 is: 4,313.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,272.56 : 15,405.59 = 2,876.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,272.56/15,405.59 = 2,876.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,272.56x = 15,405.59 × 2,876.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,272.56x = 44,313,339.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,313,339.52/10,272.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,313.76

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