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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,101.95, 15,153.74 and 2,706.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,101.95, 15,153.74 and 2,706.35 is: 4,059.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,101.95 : 15,153.74 = 2,706.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,101.95/15,153.74 = 2,706.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,101.95x = 15,153.74 × 2,706.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,101.95x = 41,011,234.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,011,234.95/10,101.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,059.74

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