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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,198.37, 15,297.73 and 2,802.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,198.37, 15,297.73 and 2,802.79 is: 4,204.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,198.37 : 15,297.73 = 2,802.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,198.37/15,297.73 = 2,802.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,198.37x = 15,297.73 × 2,802.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,198.37x = 42,876,250.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,876,250.73/10,198.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,204.22

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