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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,143.38, 15,212.61 and 2,747.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,143.38, 15,212.61 and 2,747.36 is: 4,120.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,143.38 : 15,212.61 = 2,747.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,143.38/15,212.61 = 2,747.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,143.38x = 15,212.61 × 2,747.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,143.38x = 41,794,516.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,794,516.21/10,143.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,120.37

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