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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,068.59, 15,104.10 and 2,673.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,068.59, 15,104.10 and 2,673.18 is: 4,010.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,068.59 : 15,104.10 = 2,673.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,068.59/15,104.10 = 2,673.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,068.59x = 15,104.10 × 2,673.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,068.59x = 40,375,978.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,375,978.04/10,068.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,010.09

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