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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,035.50, 15,053.25 and 2,739.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,035.50, 15,053.25 and 2,739.50 is: 4,109.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,035.50 : 15,053.25 = 2,739.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,035.50/15,053.25 = 2,739.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,035.50x = 15,053.25 × 2,739.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,035.50x = 41,238,378.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,238,378.38/10,035.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,109.25

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