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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,277.38, 15,414.86 and 2,882.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,277.38, 15,414.86 and 2,882.43 is: 4,323.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,277.38 : 15,414.86 = 2,882.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,277.38/15,414.86 = 2,882.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,277.38x = 15,414.86 × 2,882.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,277.38x = 44,432,262.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,432,262.12/10,277.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,323.31

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