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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,066.44, 15,098.49 and 2,671.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,066.44, 15,098.49 and 2,671.41 is: 4,006.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,066.44 : 15,098.49 = 2,671.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,066.44/15,098.49 = 2,671.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,066.44x = 15,098.49 × 2,671.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,066.44x = 40,334,257.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,334,257.17/10,066.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,006.80

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