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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,204.51, 15,304.83 and 2,807.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,204.51, 15,304.83 and 2,807.14 is: 4,210.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,204.51 : 15,304.83 = 2,807.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,204.51/15,304.83 = 2,807.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,204.51x = 15,304.83 × 2,807.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,204.51x = 42,962,800.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,962,800.49/10,204.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,210.18

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