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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,209.17, 15,313.83 and 2,814.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,209.17, 15,313.83 and 2,814.03 is: 4,221.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,209.17 : 15,313.83 = 2,814.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,209.17/15,313.83 = 2,814.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,209.17x = 15,313.83 × 2,814.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,209.17x = 43,093,566.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,093,566.48/10,209.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,221.07

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