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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,197.83, 15,296.57 and 2,802.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,197.83, 15,296.57 and 2,802.26 is: 4,203.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,197.83 : 15,296.57 = 2,802.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,197.83/15,296.57 = 2,802.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,197.83x = 15,296.57 × 2,802.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,197.83x = 42,864,952.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,864,952.24/10,197.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,203.34

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