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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,199.89, 15,298.62 and 2,805.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,199.89, 15,298.62 and 2,805.10 is: 4,207.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,199.89 : 15,298.62 = 2,805.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,199.89/15,298.62 = 2,805.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,199.89x = 15,298.62 × 2,805.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,199.89x = 42,914,110.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,914,110.20/10,199.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,207.31

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