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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,063.53, 15,095.16 and 2,667.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,063.53, 15,095.16 and 2,667.78 is: 4,001.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,063.53 : 15,095.16 = 2,667.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,063.53/15,095.16 = 2,667.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,063.53x = 15,095.16 × 2,667.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,063.53x = 40,270,565.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,270,565.94/10,063.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,001.63

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