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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,281.44, 15,422.16 and 2,886.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,281.44, 15,422.16 and 2,886.68 is: 4,330.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,281.44 : 15,422.16 = 2,886.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,281.44/15,422.16 = 2,886.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,281.44x = 15,422.16 × 2,886.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,281.44x = 44,518,840.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,518,840.83/10,281.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,330.02

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