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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,104.97, 15,156.25 and 2,709.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,104.97, 15,156.25 and 2,709.94 is: 4,064.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,104.97 : 15,156.25 = 2,709.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,104.97/15,156.25 = 2,709.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,104.97x = 15,156.25 × 2,709.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,104.97x = 41,072,587.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,072,587.25/10,104.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,064.59

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