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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,097.78, 15,146.67 and 2,702.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,097.78, 15,146.67 and 2,702.05 is: 4,053.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,097.78 : 15,146.67 = 2,702.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,097.78/15,146.67 = 2,702.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,097.78x = 15,146.67 × 2,702.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,097.78x = 40,927,059.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,927,059.67/10,097.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,053.08

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