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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,280.16, 15,421.14 and 2,884.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,280.16, 15,421.14 and 2,884.68 is: 4,327.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,280.16 : 15,421.14 = 2,884.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,280.16/15,421.14 = 2,884.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,280.16x = 15,421.14 × 2,884.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,280.16x = 44,485,054.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,485,054.14/10,280.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,327.27

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