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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,273.00, 15,407.14 and 2,878.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,273.00, 15,407.14 and 2,878.21 is: 4,316.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,273.00 : 15,407.14 = 2,878.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,273.00/15,407.14 = 2,878.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,273.00x = 15,407.14 × 2,878.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,273.00x = 44,344,950.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,344,950.45/10,273.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,316.65

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