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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,094.36, 15,141.38 and 2,597.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,094.36, 15,141.38 and 2,597.86 is: 3,896.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,094.36 : 15,141.38 = 2,597.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,094.36/15,141.38 = 2,597.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,094.36x = 15,141.38 × 2,597.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,094.36x = 39,335,185.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,335,185.45/10,094.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,896.75

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