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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,094.04, 15,140.13 and 2,698.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,094.04, 15,140.13 and 2,698.23 is: 4,047.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,094.04 : 15,140.13 = 2,698.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,094.04/15,140.13 = 2,698.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,094.04x = 15,140.13 × 2,698.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,094.04x = 40,851,552.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,851,552.97/10,094.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,047.10

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