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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,062.62, 15,093.92 and 2,667.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,062.62, 15,093.92 and 2,667.82 is: 4,001.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,062.62 : 15,093.92 = 2,667.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,062.62/15,093.92 = 2,667.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,062.62x = 15,093.92 × 2,667.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,062.62x = 40,267,810.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,267,810.58/10,062.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,001.72

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