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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,117.59, 15,174.54 and 2,720.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,117.59, 15,174.54 and 2,720.32 is: 4,079.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,117.59 : 15,174.54 = 2,720.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,117.59/15,174.54 = 2,720.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,117.59x = 15,174.54 × 2,720.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,117.59x = 41,279,566.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,279,566.72/10,117.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,079.98

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