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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,069, 15,103.50 and 2,773

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,069, 15,103.50 and 2,773 is: 4,159.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,069 : 15,103.50 = 2,773 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,069/15,103.50 = 2,773/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,069x = 15,103.50 × 2,773
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,069x = 41,882,005.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,882,005.50/10,069
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,159.50

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