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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,203.63, 15,305.78 and 2,808.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,203.63, 15,305.78 and 2,808.06 is: 4,212.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,203.63 : 15,305.78 = 2,808.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,203.63/15,305.78 = 2,808.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,203.63x = 15,305.78 × 2,808.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,203.63x = 42,979,548.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,979,548.59/10,203.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,212.18

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