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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,090.58, 15,136.62 and 2,694.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,090.58, 15,136.62 and 2,694.87 is: 4,042.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,090.58 : 15,136.62 = 2,694.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,090.58/15,136.62 = 2,694.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,090.58x = 15,136.62 × 2,694.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,090.58x = 40,791,228.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,791,228.19/10,090.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,042.51

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