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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,132.84, 15,198.69 and 2,736.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,132.84, 15,198.69 and 2,736.74 is: 4,104.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,132.84 : 15,198.69 = 2,736.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,132.84/15,198.69 = 2,736.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,132.84x = 15,198.69 × 2,736.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,132.84x = 41,594,887.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,594,887.18/10,132.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,104.96

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