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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,068.64, 15,101.20 and 2,673.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,068.64, 15,101.20 and 2,673.48 is: 4,009.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,068.64 : 15,101.20 = 2,673.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,068.64/15,101.20 = 2,673.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,068.64x = 15,101.20 × 2,673.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,068.64x = 40,372,756.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,372,756.18/10,068.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,009.75

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