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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,090.50, 15,135.91 and 2,794.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,090.50, 15,135.91 and 2,794.50 is: 4,191.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,090.50 : 15,135.91 = 2,794.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,090.50/15,135.91 = 2,794.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,090.50x = 15,135.91 × 2,794.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,090.50x = 42,297,300.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,297,300.50/10,090.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,191.79

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