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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,124.44, 15,185.98 and 2,729.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,124.44, 15,185.98 and 2,729.65 is: 4,094.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,124.44 : 15,185.98 = 2,729.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,124.44/15,185.98 = 2,729.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,124.44x = 15,185.98 × 2,729.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,124.44x = 41,452,404.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,452,404.23/10,124.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,094.29

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