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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,277.16, 15,416.78 and 2,881.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,277.16, 15,416.78 and 2,881.64 is: 4,322.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,277.16 : 15,416.78 = 2,881.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,277.16/15,416.78 = 2,881.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,277.16x = 15,416.78 × 2,881.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,277.16x = 44,425,609.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,425,609.92/10,277.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,322.75

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