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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,101.62, 15,151.20 and 2,706.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,101.62, 15,151.20 and 2,706.53 is: 4,059.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,101.62 : 15,151.20 = 2,706.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,101.62/15,151.20 = 2,706.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,101.62x = 15,151.20 × 2,706.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,101.62x = 41,007,101.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,007,101.58/10,101.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,059.46

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