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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,096.76, 15,144.08 and 2,701.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,096.76, 15,144.08 and 2,701.97 is: 4,052.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,096.76 : 15,144.08 = 2,701.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,096.76/15,144.08 = 2,701.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,096.76x = 15,144.08 × 2,701.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,096.76x = 40,918,842.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,918,842.49/10,096.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,052.67

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