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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,066.59, 15,100.91 and 2,671.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,066.59, 15,100.91 and 2,671.05 is: 4,006.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,066.59 : 15,100.91 = 2,671.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,066.59/15,100.91 = 2,671.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,066.59x = 15,100.91 × 2,671.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,066.59x = 40,335,285.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,335,285.66/10,066.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,006.85

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