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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,107.72, 15,163.20 and 2,992.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,107.72, 15,163.20 and 2,992.68 is: 4,489.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,107.72 : 15,163.20 = 2,992.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,107.72/15,163.20 = 2,992.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,107.72x = 15,163.20 × 2,992.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,107.72x = 45,378,605.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,378,605.38/10,107.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,489.50

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