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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,105.90, 15,157.73 and 2,711.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,105.90, 15,157.73 and 2,711.09 is: 4,066.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,105.90 : 15,157.73 = 2,711.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,105.90/15,157.73 = 2,711.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,105.90x = 15,157.73 × 2,711.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,105.90x = 41,094,014.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,094,014.90/10,105.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,066.34

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