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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,186.64, 15,279.99 and 2,792.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,186.64, 15,279.99 and 2,792.21 is: 4,188.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,186.64 : 15,279.99 = 2,792.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,186.64/15,279.99 = 2,792.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,186.64x = 15,279.99 × 2,792.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,186.64x = 42,664,869.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,664,869.71/10,186.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,188.31

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