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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,095.84, 15,145.16 and 2,700.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,095.84, 15,145.16 and 2,700.56 is: 4,051.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,095.84 : 15,145.16 = 2,700.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,095.84/15,145.16 = 2,700.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,095.84x = 15,145.16 × 2,700.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,095.84x = 40,900,413.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,900,413.29/10,095.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,051.21

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