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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,108.83, 15,161.16 and 2,711.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,108.83, 15,161.16 and 2,711.53 is: 4,066.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,108.83 : 15,161.16 = 2,711.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,108.83/15,161.16 = 2,711.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,108.83x = 15,161.16 × 2,711.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,108.83x = 41,109,971.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,109,971.30/10,108.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,066.74

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