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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,205.52, 15,308.37 and 2,809.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,205.52, 15,308.37 and 2,809.82 is: 4,214.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,205.52 : 15,308.37 = 2,809.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,205.52/15,308.37 = 2,809.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,205.52x = 15,308.37 × 2,809.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,205.52x = 43,013,687.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,013,687.65/10,205.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,214.75

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