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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,197.90, 15,296.92 and 2,803.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,197.90, 15,296.92 and 2,803.14 is: 4,204.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,197.90 : 15,296.92 = 2,803.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,197.90/15,296.92 = 2,803.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,197.90x = 15,296.92 × 2,803.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,197.90x = 42,879,408.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,879,408.33/10,197.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,204.73

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