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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,063.83, 15,096.50 and 2,668.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,063.83, 15,096.50 and 2,668.13 is: 4,002.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,063.83 : 15,096.50 = 2,668.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,063.83/15,096.50 = 2,668.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,063.83x = 15,096.50 × 2,668.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,063.83x = 40,279,335.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,279,335.72/10,063.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,002.39

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