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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,127.06, 15,189.50 and 2,732.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,127.06, 15,189.50 and 2,732.27 is: 4,098.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,127.06 : 15,189.50 = 2,732.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,127.06/15,189.50 = 2,732.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,127.06x = 15,189.50 × 2,732.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,127.06x = 41,501,725.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,501,725.56/10,127.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,098.10

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