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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,197.69, 15,296.39 and 2,802.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,197.69, 15,296.39 and 2,802.17 is: 4,203.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,197.69 : 15,296.39 = 2,802.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,197.69/15,296.39 = 2,802.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,197.69x = 15,296.39 × 2,802.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,197.69x = 42,862,994.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,862,994.67/10,197.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,203.21

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