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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,063.44, 15,093.99 and 2,668.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,063.44, 15,093.99 and 2,668.41 is: 4,002.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,063.44 : 15,093.99 = 2,668.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,063.44/15,093.99 = 2,668.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,063.44x = 15,093.99 × 2,668.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,063.44x = 40,276,953.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,276,953.86/10,063.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,002.30

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