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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,151.84, 15,227.14 and 2,756.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,151.84, 15,227.14 and 2,756.13 is: 4,134.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,151.84 : 15,227.14 = 2,756.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,151.84/15,227.14 = 2,756.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,151.84x = 15,227.14 × 2,756.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,151.84x = 41,967,970.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,967,970.48/10,151.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,134.03

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