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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,131.71, 15,197.52 and 2,736.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,131.71, 15,197.52 and 2,736.93 is: 4,105.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,131.71 : 15,197.52 = 2,736.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,131.71/15,197.52 = 2,736.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,131.71x = 15,197.52 × 2,736.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,131.71x = 41,594,458.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,594,458.74/10,131.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,105.38

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