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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,099.55, 15,148.17 and 2,704.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,099.55, 15,148.17 and 2,704.65 is: 4,056.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,099.55 : 15,148.17 = 2,704.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,099.55/15,148.17 = 2,704.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,099.55x = 15,148.17 × 2,704.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,099.55x = 40,970,497.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,970,497.99/10,099.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,056.67

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