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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,067.21, 15,101.55 and 2,671.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,067.21, 15,101.55 and 2,671.50 is: 4,007.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,067.21 : 15,101.55 = 2,671.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,067.21/15,101.55 = 2,671.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,067.21x = 15,101.55 × 2,671.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,067.21x = 40,343,790.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,343,790.83/10,067.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,007.45

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