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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,188.24, 15,282.35 and 2,792.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,188.24, 15,282.35 and 2,792.73 is: 4,189.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,188.24 : 15,282.35 = 2,792.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,188.24/15,282.35 = 2,792.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,188.24x = 15,282.35 × 2,792.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,188.24x = 42,679,477.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,679,477.32/10,188.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,189.09

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