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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,202.33, 15,303.31 and 2,806.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,202.33, 15,303.31 and 2,806.76 is: 4,210.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,202.33 : 15,303.31 = 2,806.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,202.33/15,303.31 = 2,806.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,202.33x = 15,303.31 × 2,806.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,202.33x = 42,952,718.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,952,718.38/10,202.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,210.09

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