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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,199.54, 15,296.52 and 2,802.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,199.54, 15,296.52 and 2,802.24 is: 4,202.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,199.54 : 15,296.52 = 2,802.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,199.54/15,296.52 = 2,802.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,199.54x = 15,296.52 × 2,802.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,199.54x = 42,864,520.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,864,520.20/10,199.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,202.59

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