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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,200.74, 15,299.36 and 2,704.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,200.74, 15,299.36 and 2,704.35 is: 4,056.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,200.74 : 15,299.36 = 2,704.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,200.74/15,299.36 = 2,704.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,200.74x = 15,299.36 × 2,704.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,200.74x = 41,374,868.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,374,868.07/10,200.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,056.06

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