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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,128.38, 15,191.42 and 2,732.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,128.38, 15,191.42 and 2,732.40 is: 4,098.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,128.38 : 15,191.42 = 2,732.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,128.38/15,191.42 = 2,732.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,128.38x = 15,191.42 × 2,732.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,128.38x = 41,509,022.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,509,022.35/10,128.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,098.29

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