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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,199.03, 15,298.71 and 2,803.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,199.03, 15,298.71 and 2,803.44 is: 4,205.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,199.03 : 15,298.71 = 2,803.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,199.03/15,298.71 = 2,803.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,199.03x = 15,298.71 × 2,803.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,199.03x = 42,889,015.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,889,015.56/10,199.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,205.21

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