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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,197.51, 15,294.44 and 2,801.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,197.51, 15,294.44 and 2,801.01 is: 4,201.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,197.51 : 15,294.44 = 2,801.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,197.51/15,294.44 = 2,801.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,197.51x = 15,294.44 × 2,801.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,197.51x = 42,839,865.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,839,865.38/10,197.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,201.01

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