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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,068.74, 15,101.95 and 2,673.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,068.74, 15,101.95 and 2,673.77 is: 4,010.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,068.74 : 15,101.95 = 2,673.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,068.74/15,101.95 = 2,673.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,068.74x = 15,101.95 × 2,673.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,068.74x = 40,379,183.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,379,183.57/10,068.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,010.35

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