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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,188.16, 15,281.52 and 2,792.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,188.16, 15,281.52 and 2,792.32 is: 4,188.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,188.16 : 15,281.52 = 2,792.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,188.16/15,281.52 = 2,792.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,188.16x = 15,281.52 × 2,792.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,188.16x = 42,670,893.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,670,893.93/10,188.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,188.28

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