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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,086.94, 15,131.31 and 2,691.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,086.94, 15,131.31 and 2,691.46 is: 4,037.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,086.94 : 15,131.31 = 2,691.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,086.94/15,131.31 = 2,691.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,086.94x = 15,131.31 × 2,691.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,086.94x = 40,725,315.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,725,315.61/10,086.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,037.43

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