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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,232.06, 15,347.97 and 2,735.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,232.06, 15,347.97 and 2,735.62 is: 4,103.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,232.06 : 15,347.97 = 2,735.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,232.06/15,347.97 = 2,735.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,232.06x = 15,347.97 × 2,735.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,232.06x = 41,986,175.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,986,175.32/10,232.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,103.40

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