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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,133.83, 15,198.35 and 2,738.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,133.83, 15,198.35 and 2,738.35 is: 4,106.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,133.83 : 15,198.35 = 2,738.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,133.83/15,198.35 = 2,738.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,133.83x = 15,198.35 × 2,738.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,133.83x = 41,618,401.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,618,401.72/10,133.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,106.88

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