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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,098.79, 15,147.96 and 2,703.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,098.79, 15,147.96 and 2,703.25 is: 4,054.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,098.79 : 15,147.96 = 2,703.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,098.79/15,147.96 = 2,703.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,098.79x = 15,147.96 × 2,703.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,098.79x = 40,948,685.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,948,685.00/10,098.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,054.81

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