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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,122.98, 15,183.35 and 2,728.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,122.98, 15,183.35 and 2,728.18 is: 4,091.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,122.98 : 15,183.35 = 2,728.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,122.98/15,183.35 = 2,728.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,122.98x = 15,183.35 × 2,728.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,122.98x = 41,422,822.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,422,822.25/10,122.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,091.96

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