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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,273.10, 15,410.54 and 2,877.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,273.10, 15,410.54 and 2,877.65 is: 4,316.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,273.10 : 15,410.54 = 2,877.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,273.10/15,410.54 = 2,877.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,273.10x = 15,410.54 × 2,877.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,273.10x = 44,346,048.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,346,048.99/10,273.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,316.72

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