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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,150.24, 15,224.75 and 2,754.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,150.24, 15,224.75 and 2,754.53 is: 4,131.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,150.24 : 15,224.75 = 2,754.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,150.24/15,224.75 = 2,754.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,150.24x = 15,224.75 × 2,754.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,150.24x = 41,937,101.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,937,101.53/10,150.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,131.64

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