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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,192.83, 15,289.26 and 2,797.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,192.83, 15,289.26 and 2,797.38 is: 4,196.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,192.83 : 15,289.26 = 2,797.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,192.83/15,289.26 = 2,797.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,192.83x = 15,289.26 × 2,797.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,192.83x = 42,769,870.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,769,870.14/10,192.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,196.07

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