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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,155.75, 15,233.60 and 2,761.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,155.75, 15,233.60 and 2,761.28 is: 4,141.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,155.75 : 15,233.60 = 2,761.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,155.75/15,233.60 = 2,761.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,155.75x = 15,233.60 × 2,761.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,155.75x = 42,064,183.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,064,183.12/10,155.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,141.91

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