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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,206.88, 15,308.52 and 2,809.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,206.88, 15,308.52 and 2,809.56 is: 4,213.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,206.88 : 15,308.52 = 2,809.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,206.88/15,308.52 = 2,809.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,206.88x = 15,308.52 × 2,809.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,206.88x = 43,010,205.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,010,205.45/10,206.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,213.84

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