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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,226.70, 15,340.03 and 2,730.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,226.70, 15,340.03 and 2,730.27 is: 4,095.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,226.70 : 15,340.03 = 2,730.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,226.70/15,340.03 = 2,730.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,226.70x = 15,340.03 × 2,730.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,226.70x = 41,882,423.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,882,423.71/10,226.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,095.40

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