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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,202.28, 15,301.68 and 2,805

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,202.28, 15,301.68 and 2,805 is: 4,207.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,202.28 : 15,301.68 = 2,805 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,202.28/15,301.68 = 2,805/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,202.28x = 15,301.68 × 2,805
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,202.28x = 42,921,212.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,921,212.40/10,202.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,207.02

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