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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,064.62, 15,096.91 and 2,669.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,064.62, 15,096.91 and 2,669.82 is: 4,004.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,064.62 : 15,096.91 = 2,669.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,064.62/15,096.91 = 2,669.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,064.62x = 15,096.91 × 2,669.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,064.62x = 40,306,032.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,306,032.26/10,064.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,004.72

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