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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,130.81, 15,196.95 and 2,735.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,130.81, 15,196.95 and 2,735.10 is: 4,102.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,130.81 : 15,196.95 = 2,735.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,130.81/15,196.95 = 2,735.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,130.81x = 15,196.95 × 2,735.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,130.81x = 41,565,177.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,565,177.95/10,130.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,102.85

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