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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,120.26, 15,181.12 and 2,724.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,120.26, 15,181.12 and 2,724.54 is: 4,087.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,120.26 : 15,181.12 = 2,724.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,120.26/15,181.12 = 2,724.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,120.26x = 15,181.12 × 2,724.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,120.26x = 41,361,568.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,361,568.68/10,120.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,087.01

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