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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,202.63, 15,302.16 and 2,706.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,202.63, 15,302.16 and 2,706.23 is: 4,058.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,202.63 : 15,302.16 = 2,706.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,202.63/15,302.16 = 2,706.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,202.63x = 15,302.16 × 2,706.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,202.63x = 41,411,202.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,411,202.71/10,202.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,058.88

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