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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,090.58, 15,134.69 and 2,695.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,090.58, 15,134.69 and 2,695.61 is: 4,043.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,090.58 : 15,134.69 = 2,695.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,090.58/15,134.69 = 2,695.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,090.58x = 15,134.69 × 2,695.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,090.58x = 40,797,251.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,797,251.12/10,090.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,043.10

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