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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,096.78, 15,145.17 and 2,701.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,096.78, 15,145.17 and 2,701.05 is: 4,051.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,096.78 : 15,145.17 = 2,701.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,096.78/15,145.17 = 2,701.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,096.78x = 15,145.17 × 2,701.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,096.78x = 40,907,861.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,907,861.43/10,096.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,051.58

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