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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,275.30, 15,413.64 and 2,880.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,275.30, 15,413.64 and 2,880.05 is: 4,320.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,275.30 : 15,413.64 = 2,880.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,275.30/15,413.64 = 2,880.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,275.30x = 15,413.64 × 2,880.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,275.30x = 44,392,039.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,392,039.48/10,275.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,320.27

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