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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,155.06, 15,232.91 and 2,759.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,155.06, 15,232.91 and 2,759.49 is: 4,139.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,155.06 : 15,232.91 = 2,759.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,155.06/15,232.91 = 2,759.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,155.06x = 15,232.91 × 2,759.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,155.06x = 42,035,049.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,035,049.02/10,155.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,139.32

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