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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,225.44, 15,338.97 and 2,729.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,225.44, 15,338.97 and 2,729.03 is: 4,093.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,225.44 : 15,338.97 = 2,729.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,225.44/15,338.97 = 2,729.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,225.44x = 15,338.97 × 2,729.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,225.44x = 41,860,432.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,860,432.60/10,225.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,093.75

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