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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,137.54, 15,206.25 and 2,741.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,137.54, 15,206.25 and 2,741.97 is: 4,112.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,137.54 : 15,206.25 = 2,741.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,137.54/15,206.25 = 2,741.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,137.54x = 15,206.25 × 2,741.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,137.54x = 41,695,081.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,695,081.31/10,137.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,112.94

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