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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,151.32, 15,227.28 and 2,755.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,151.32, 15,227.28 and 2,755.74 is: 4,133.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,151.32 : 15,227.28 = 2,755.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,151.32/15,227.28 = 2,755.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,151.32x = 15,227.28 × 2,755.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,151.32x = 41,962,424.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,962,424.59/10,151.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,133.69

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