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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,280.80, 15,421.20 and 2,885.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,280.80, 15,421.20 and 2,885.50 is: 4,328.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,280.80 : 15,421.20 = 2,885.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,280.80/15,421.20 = 2,885.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,280.80x = 15,421.20 × 2,885.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,280.80x = 44,497,872.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,497,872.60/10,280.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,328.25

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