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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,127.48, 15,190.13 and 2,731.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,127.48, 15,190.13 and 2,731.47 is: 4,096.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,127.48 : 15,190.13 = 2,731.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,127.48/15,190.13 = 2,731.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,127.48x = 15,190.13 × 2,731.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,127.48x = 41,491,370.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,491,370.73/10,127.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,096.91

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