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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,279.44, 15,419.16 and 2,884.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,279.44, 15,419.16 and 2,884.68 is: 4,327.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,279.44 : 15,419.16 = 2,884.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,279.44/15,419.16 = 2,884.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,279.44x = 15,419.16 × 2,884.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,279.44x = 44,479,342.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,479,342.47/10,279.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,327.02

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