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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,197.06, 15,295.96 and 2,802.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,197.06, 15,295.96 and 2,802.09 is: 4,203.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,197.06 : 15,295.96 = 2,802.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,197.06/15,295.96 = 2,802.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,197.06x = 15,295.96 × 2,802.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,197.06x = 42,860,707.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,860,707.57/10,197.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,203.24

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