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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,150.88, 15,227.40 and 2,755.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,150.88, 15,227.40 and 2,755.04 is: 4,132.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,150.88 : 15,227.40 = 2,755.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,150.88/15,227.40 = 2,755.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,150.88x = 15,227.40 × 2,755.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,150.88x = 41,952,096.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,952,096.10/10,150.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,132.85

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