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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,148.73, 15,223.05 and 2,753.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,148.73, 15,223.05 and 2,753.17 is: 4,129.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,148.73 : 15,223.05 = 2,753.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,148.73/15,223.05 = 2,753.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,148.73x = 15,223.05 × 2,753.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,148.73x = 41,911,644.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,911,644.57/10,148.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,129.74

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