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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,157.52, 15,236.28 and 2,761.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,157.52, 15,236.28 and 2,761.98 is: 4,142.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,157.52 : 15,236.28 = 2,761.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,157.52/15,236.28 = 2,761.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,157.52x = 15,236.28 × 2,761.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,157.52x = 42,082,300.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,082,300.63/10,157.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,142.97

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