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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,152.56, 15,227.76 and 2,757.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,152.56, 15,227.76 and 2,757.72 is: 4,136.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,152.56 : 15,227.76 = 2,757.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,152.56/15,227.76 = 2,757.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,152.56x = 15,227.76 × 2,757.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,152.56x = 41,993,898.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,993,898.31/10,152.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,136.29

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