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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,105.43, 15,156.92 and 2,710.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,105.43, 15,156.92 and 2,710.49 is: 4,065.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,105.43 : 15,156.92 = 2,710.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,105.43/15,156.92 = 2,710.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,105.43x = 15,156.92 × 2,710.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,105.43x = 41,082,611.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,082,611.08/10,105.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,065.40

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