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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,068.80, 15,103.20 and 2,674.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,068.80, 15,103.20 and 2,674.40 is: 4,011.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,068.80 : 15,103.20 = 2,674.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,068.80/15,103.20 = 2,674.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,068.80x = 15,103.20 × 2,674.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,068.80x = 40,391,998.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,391,998.08/10,068.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,011.60

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