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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,197.58, 15,294.15 and 2,801.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,197.58, 15,294.15 and 2,801.27 is: 4,201.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,197.58 : 15,294.15 = 2,801.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,197.58/15,294.15 = 2,801.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,197.58x = 15,294.15 × 2,801.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,197.58x = 42,843,043.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,843,043.57/10,197.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,201.30

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