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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,199.78, 15,299.84 and 2,804.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,199.78, 15,299.84 and 2,804.19 is: 4,206.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,199.78 : 15,299.84 = 2,804.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,199.78/15,299.84 = 2,804.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,199.78x = 15,299.84 × 2,804.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,199.78x = 42,903,658.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,903,658.33/10,199.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,206.33

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