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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,068.33, 15,103.26 and 2,672.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,068.33, 15,103.26 and 2,672.64 is: 4,009.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,068.33 : 15,103.26 = 2,672.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,068.33/15,103.26 = 2,672.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,068.33x = 15,103.26 × 2,672.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,068.33x = 40,365,576.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,365,576.81/10,068.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,009.16

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