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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,131.48, 15,197.22 and 2,736.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,131.48, 15,197.22 and 2,736.72 is: 4,105.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,131.48 : 15,197.22 = 2,736.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,131.48/15,197.22 = 2,736.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,131.48x = 15,197.22 × 2,736.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,131.48x = 41,590,535.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,590,535.92/10,131.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,105.08

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