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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,197.56, 15,296.33 and 2,802.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,197.56, 15,296.33 and 2,802.05 is: 4,203.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,197.56 : 15,296.33 = 2,802.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,197.56/15,296.33 = 2,802.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,197.56x = 15,296.33 × 2,802.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,197.56x = 42,860,990.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,860,990.98/10,197.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,203.07

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