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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,139.95, 15,210.87 and 2,744.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,139.95, 15,210.87 and 2,744.47 is: 4,116.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,139.95 : 15,210.87 = 2,744.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,139.95/15,210.87 = 2,744.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,139.95x = 15,210.87 × 2,744.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,139.95x = 41,745,776.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,745,776.39/10,139.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,116.96

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