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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,228.68, 15,342.91 and 2,732.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,228.68, 15,342.91 and 2,732.23 is: 4,098.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,228.68 : 15,342.91 = 2,732.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,228.68/15,342.91 = 2,732.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,228.68x = 15,342.91 × 2,732.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,228.68x = 41,920,367.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,920,367.50/10,228.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,098.32

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