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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,066.55, 15,100.56 and 2,670.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,066.55, 15,100.56 and 2,670.77 is: 4,006.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,066.55 : 15,100.56 = 2,670.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,066.55/15,100.56 = 2,670.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,066.55x = 15,100.56 × 2,670.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,066.55x = 40,330,160.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,330,160.38/10,066.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,006.36

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