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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,068.50, 15,102.75 and 2,772.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,068.50, 15,102.75 and 2,772.50 is: 4,158.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,068.50 : 15,102.75 = 2,772.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,068.50/15,102.75 = 2,772.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,068.50x = 15,102.75 × 2,772.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,068.50x = 41,872,374.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,872,374.38/10,068.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,158.75

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