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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,276.66, 15,414.72 and 2,881.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,276.66, 15,414.72 and 2,881.63 is: 4,322.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,276.66 : 15,414.72 = 2,881.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,276.66/15,414.72 = 2,881.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,276.66x = 15,414.72 × 2,881.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,276.66x = 44,419,519.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,419,519.59/10,276.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,322.37

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