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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,105.80, 15,158.36 and 2,709.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,105.80, 15,158.36 and 2,709.86 is: 4,064.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,105.80 : 15,158.36 = 2,709.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,105.80/15,158.36 = 2,709.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,105.80x = 15,158.36 × 2,709.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,105.80x = 41,077,033.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,077,033.43/10,105.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,064.70

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