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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,190.39, 15,285.51 and 2,794.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,190.39, 15,285.51 and 2,794.82 is: 4,192.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,190.39 : 15,285.51 = 2,794.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,190.39/15,285.51 = 2,794.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,190.39x = 15,285.51 × 2,794.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,190.39x = 42,720,172.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,720,172.63/10,190.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,192.20

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