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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,630.78, 15,944.04 and 10,103.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,630.78, 15,944.04 and 10,103.87 is: 15,153.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,630.78 : 15,944.04 = 10,103.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,630.78/15,944.04 = 10,103.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,630.78x = 15,944.04 × 10,103.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,630.78x = 161,096,547.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,096,547.29/10,630.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,153.79

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