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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,189.29, 15,282.72 and 2,794.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,189.29, 15,282.72 and 2,794.41 is: 4,191.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,189.29 : 15,282.72 = 2,794.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,189.29/15,282.72 = 2,794.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,189.29x = 15,282.72 × 2,794.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,189.29x = 42,706,185.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,706,185.60/10,189.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,191.28

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