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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,121.13, 15,182.73 and 2,725.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,121.13, 15,182.73 and 2,725.65 is: 4,088.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,121.13 : 15,182.73 = 2,725.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,121.13/15,182.73 = 2,725.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,121.13x = 15,182.73 × 2,725.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,121.13x = 41,382,808.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,382,808.02/10,121.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,088.75

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