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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,095.58, 15,144.12 and 2,699.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,095.58, 15,144.12 and 2,699.87 is: 4,050.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,095.58 : 15,144.12 = 2,699.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,095.58/15,144.12 = 2,699.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,095.58x = 15,144.12 × 2,699.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,095.58x = 40,887,155.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,887,155.26/10,095.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,050.01

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