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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,202.65, 15,304.04 and 2,807.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,202.65, 15,304.04 and 2,807.89 is: 4,211.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,202.65 : 15,304.04 = 2,807.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,202.65/15,304.04 = 2,807.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,202.65x = 15,304.04 × 2,807.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,202.65x = 42,972,060.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,972,060.88/10,202.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,211.85

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