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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,066.54, 15,100.15 and 2,671.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,066.54, 15,100.15 and 2,671.75 is: 4,007.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,066.54 : 15,100.15 = 2,671.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,066.54/15,100.15 = 2,671.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,066.54x = 15,100.15 × 2,671.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,066.54x = 40,343,825.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,343,825.76/10,066.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,007.72

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