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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,124.73, 15,187.46 and 2,729.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,124.73, 15,187.46 and 2,729.37 is: 4,094.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,124.73 : 15,187.46 = 2,729.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,124.73/15,187.46 = 2,729.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,124.73x = 15,187.46 × 2,729.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,124.73x = 41,452,184.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,452,184.05/10,124.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,094.15

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