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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,199.76, 15,297.81 and 2,803.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,199.76, 15,297.81 and 2,803.25 is: 4,204.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,199.76 : 15,297.81 = 2,803.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,199.76/15,297.81 = 2,803.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,199.76x = 15,297.81 × 2,803.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,199.76x = 42,883,509.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,883,509.39/10,199.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,204.36

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