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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,139.38, 15,208.99 and 2,744.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,139.38, 15,208.99 and 2,744.59 is: 4,116.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,139.38 : 15,208.99 = 2,744.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,139.38/15,208.99 = 2,744.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,139.38x = 15,208.99 × 2,744.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,139.38x = 41,742,441.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,742,441.86/10,139.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,116.86

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