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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,274.72, 15,414.70 and 2,879.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,274.72, 15,414.70 and 2,879.22 is: 4,319.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,274.72 : 15,414.70 = 2,879.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,274.72/15,414.70 = 2,879.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,274.72x = 15,414.70 × 2,879.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,274.72x = 44,382,312.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,382,312.53/10,274.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,319.56

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