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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,281.09, 15,422.59 and 2,885.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,281.09, 15,422.59 and 2,885.51 is: 4,328.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,281.09 : 15,422.59 = 2,885.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,281.09/15,422.59 = 2,885.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,281.09x = 15,422.59 × 2,885.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,281.09x = 44,502,044.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,502,044.88/10,281.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,328.54

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