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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,101.89, 15,152.54 and 2,706.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,101.89, 15,152.54 and 2,706.33 is: 4,059.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,101.89 : 15,152.54 = 2,706.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,101.89/15,152.54 = 2,706.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,101.89x = 15,152.54 × 2,706.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,101.89x = 41,007,760.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,007,760.05/10,101.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,059.42

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