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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,130.52, 15,195.79 and 2,734.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,130.52, 15,195.79 and 2,734.98 is: 4,102.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,130.52 : 15,195.79 = 2,734.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,130.52/15,195.79 = 2,734.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,130.52x = 15,195.79 × 2,734.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,130.52x = 41,560,128.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,560,128.17/10,130.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,102.47

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