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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,277.62, 15,415.24 and 2,882.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,277.62, 15,415.24 and 2,882.68 is: 4,323.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,277.62 : 15,415.24 = 2,882.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,277.62/15,415.24 = 2,882.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,277.62x = 15,415.24 × 2,882.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,277.62x = 44,437,204.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,437,204.04/10,277.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,323.69

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