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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,103.60, 15,156.22 and 2,708

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,103.60, 15,156.22 and 2,708 is: 4,062.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,103.60 : 15,156.22 = 2,708 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,103.60/15,156.22 = 2,708/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,103.60x = 15,156.22 × 2,708
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,103.60x = 41,043,043.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,043,043.76/10,103.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,062.22

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