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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,233.56, 15,350.22 and 2,737.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,233.56, 15,350.22 and 2,737.13 is: 4,105.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,233.56 : 15,350.22 = 2,737.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,233.56/15,350.22 = 2,737.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,233.56x = 15,350.22 × 2,737.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,233.56x = 42,015,470.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,015,470.92/10,233.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,105.66

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