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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,282.16, 15,424.14 and 2,886.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,282.16, 15,424.14 and 2,886.68 is: 4,330.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,282.16 : 15,424.14 = 2,886.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,282.16/15,424.14 = 2,886.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,282.16x = 15,424.14 × 2,886.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,282.16x = 44,524,556.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,524,556.46/10,282.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,330.27

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