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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,103.80, 15,155.71 and 2,708.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,103.80, 15,155.71 and 2,708.07 is: 4,062.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,103.80 : 15,155.71 = 2,708.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,103.80/15,155.71 = 2,708.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,103.80x = 15,155.71 × 2,708.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,103.80x = 41,042,723.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,042,723.58/10,103.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,062.11

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