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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,150.40, 15,225.46 and 2,755.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,150.40, 15,225.46 and 2,755.56 is: 4,133.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,150.40 : 15,225.46 = 2,755.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,150.40/15,225.46 = 2,755.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,150.40x = 15,225.46 × 2,755.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,150.40x = 41,954,668.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,954,668.56/10,150.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,133.30

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