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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,124.75, 15,188.22 and 2,729.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,124.75, 15,188.22 and 2,729.18 is: 4,094.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,124.75 : 15,188.22 = 2,729.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,124.75/15,188.22 = 2,729.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,124.75x = 15,188.22 × 2,729.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,124.75x = 41,451,386.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,451,386.26/10,124.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,094.07

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