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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,233.87, 15,350.13 and 2,737.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,233.87, 15,350.13 and 2,737.32 is: 4,105.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,233.87 : 15,350.13 = 2,737.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,233.87/15,350.13 = 2,737.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,233.87x = 15,350.13 × 2,737.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,233.87x = 42,018,217.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,018,217.85/10,233.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,105.80

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