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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,093.28, 15,138.83 and 2,698.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,093.28, 15,138.83 and 2,698.38 is: 4,047.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,093.28 : 15,138.83 = 2,698.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,093.28/15,138.83 = 2,698.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,093.28x = 15,138.83 × 2,698.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,093.28x = 40,850,322.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,850,322.84/10,093.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,047.28

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