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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,199.27, 15,296.93 and 2,801.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,199.27, 15,296.93 and 2,801.85 is: 4,202.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,199.27 : 15,296.93 = 2,801.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,199.27/15,296.93 = 2,801.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,199.27x = 15,296.93 × 2,801.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,199.27x = 42,859,703.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,859,703.32/10,199.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,202.23

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