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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,095.34, 15,143.76 and 2,699.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,095.34, 15,143.76 and 2,699.62 is: 4,049.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,095.34 : 15,143.76 = 2,699.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,095.34/15,143.76 = 2,699.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,095.34x = 15,143.76 × 2,699.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,095.34x = 40,882,397.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,882,397.37/10,095.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,049.63

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