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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,148.93, 15,222.55 and 2,753.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,148.93, 15,222.55 and 2,753.23 is: 4,129.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,148.93 : 15,222.55 = 2,753.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,148.93/15,222.55 = 2,753.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,148.93x = 15,222.55 × 2,753.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,148.93x = 41,911,137.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,911,137.08/10,148.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,129.61

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