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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,093.33, 15,140.75 and 2,697.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,093.33, 15,140.75 and 2,697.62 is: 4,046.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,093.33 : 15,140.75 = 2,697.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,093.33/15,140.75 = 2,697.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,093.33x = 15,140.75 × 2,697.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,093.33x = 40,843,990.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,843,990.02/10,093.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,046.63

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