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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,006.68, 15,009.66 and 3,081

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,006.68, 15,009.66 and 3,081 is: 4,621.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,006.68 : 15,009.66 = 3,081 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,006.68/15,009.66 = 3,081/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,006.68x = 15,009.66 × 3,081
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,006.68x = 46,244,762.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,244,762.46/10,006.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,621.39

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