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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,099.70, 15,150.35 and 2,704.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,099.70, 15,150.35 and 2,704.10 is: 4,056.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,099.70 : 15,150.35 = 2,704.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,099.70/15,150.35 = 2,704.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,099.70x = 15,150.35 × 2,704.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,099.70x = 40,967,992.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,967,992.44/10,099.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,056.36

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