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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,103.43, 15,155.55 and 2,708.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,103.43, 15,155.55 and 2,708.55 is: 4,062.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,103.43 : 15,155.55 = 2,708.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,103.43/15,155.55 = 2,708.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,103.43x = 15,155.55 × 2,708.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,103.43x = 41,049,564.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,049,564.95/10,103.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,062.93

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