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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,189.49, 15,284.23 and 2,793.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,189.49, 15,284.23 and 2,793.98 is: 4,190.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,189.49 : 15,284.23 = 2,793.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,189.49/15,284.23 = 2,793.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,189.49x = 15,284.23 × 2,793.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,189.49x = 42,703,864.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,703,864.16/10,189.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,190.97

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