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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,145.72, 15,219.50 and 2,750.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,145.72, 15,219.50 and 2,750.22 is: 4,125.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,145.72 : 15,219.50 = 2,750.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,145.72/15,219.50 = 2,750.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,145.72x = 15,219.50 × 2,750.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,145.72x = 41,856,959.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,856,959.54/10,145.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,125.58

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