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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,130.87, 15,196.28 and 2,735.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,130.87, 15,196.28 and 2,735.33 is: 4,102.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,130.87 : 15,196.28 = 2,735.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,130.87/15,196.28 = 2,735.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,130.87x = 15,196.28 × 2,735.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,130.87x = 41,566,750.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,566,750.91/10,130.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,102.98

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