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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,151.52, 15,227.31 and 2,756.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,151.52, 15,227.31 and 2,756.76 is: 4,135.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,151.52 : 15,227.31 = 2,756.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,151.52/15,227.31 = 2,756.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,151.52x = 15,227.31 × 2,756.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,151.52x = 41,978,039.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,978,039.12/10,151.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,135.15

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