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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,065.33, 15,098.75 and 2,669.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,065.33, 15,098.75 and 2,669.63 is: 4,004.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,065.33 : 15,098.75 = 2,669.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,065.33/15,098.75 = 2,669.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,065.33x = 15,098.75 × 2,669.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,065.33x = 40,307,987.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,307,987.12/10,065.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,004.64

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