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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,191.52, 15,287.74 and 2,796.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,191.52, 15,287.74 and 2,796.73 is: 4,195.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,191.52 : 15,287.74 = 2,796.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,191.52/15,287.74 = 2,796.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,191.52x = 15,287.74 × 2,796.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,191.52x = 42,755,635.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,755,635.88/10,191.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,195.22

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