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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,154.72, 15,233.00 and 2,759.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,154.72, 15,233.00 and 2,759.22 is: 4,139.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,154.72 : 15,233.00 = 2,759.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,154.72/15,233.00 = 2,759.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,154.72x = 15,233.00 × 2,759.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,154.72x = 42,031,184.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,031,184.46/10,154.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,139.08

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