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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,109.46, 15,164.58 and 2,714.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,109.46, 15,164.58 and 2,714.58 is: 4,071.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,109.46 : 15,164.58 = 2,714.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,109.46/15,164.58 = 2,714.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,109.46x = 15,164.58 × 2,714.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,109.46x = 41,165,465.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,165,465.58/10,109.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,071.97

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