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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,095.92, 15,142.67 and 2,700.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,095.92, 15,142.67 and 2,700.95 is: 4,051.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,095.92 : 15,142.67 = 2,700.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,095.92/15,142.67 = 2,700.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,095.92x = 15,142.67 × 2,700.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,095.92x = 40,899,518.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,899,518.82/10,095.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,051.10

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