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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,205.53, 15,308.29 and 2,810.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,205.53, 15,308.29 and 2,810.06 is: 4,215.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,205.53 : 15,308.29 = 2,810.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,205.53/15,308.29 = 2,810.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,205.53x = 15,308.29 × 2,810.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,205.53x = 43,017,197.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,017,197.77/10,205.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,215.09

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