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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,187.88, 15,282.44 and 2,792.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,187.88, 15,282.44 and 2,792.04 is: 4,188.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,187.88 : 15,282.44 = 2,792.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,187.88/15,282.44 = 2,792.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,187.88x = 15,282.44 × 2,792.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,187.88x = 42,669,183.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,669,183.78/10,187.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,188.23

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