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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,068.60, 15,102.94 and 2,673.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,068.60, 15,102.94 and 2,673.12 is: 4,009.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,068.60 : 15,102.94 = 2,673.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,068.60/15,102.94 = 2,673.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,068.60x = 15,102.94 × 2,673.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,068.60x = 40,371,970.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,371,970.97/10,068.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,009.69

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