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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,212.03, 15,317.34 and 2,715.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,212.03, 15,317.34 and 2,715.03 is: 4,072.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,212.03 : 15,317.34 = 2,715.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,212.03/15,317.34 = 2,715.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,212.03x = 15,317.34 × 2,715.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,212.03x = 41,587,037.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,587,037.62/10,212.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,072.36

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