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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,094.33, 15,142.25 and 2,698.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,094.33, 15,142.25 and 2,698.62 is: 4,048.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,094.33 : 15,142.25 = 2,698.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,094.33/15,142.25 = 2,698.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,094.33x = 15,142.25 × 2,698.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,094.33x = 40,863,178.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,863,178.70/10,094.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,048.13

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