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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,194.92, 15,289.84 and 2,799.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,194.92, 15,289.84 and 2,799.01 is: 4,197.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,194.92 : 15,289.84 = 2,799.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,194.92/15,289.84 = 2,799.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,194.92x = 15,289.84 × 2,799.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,194.92x = 42,796,369.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,796,369.84/10,194.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,197.82

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