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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,068.87, 15,101.57 and 2,674.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,068.87, 15,101.57 and 2,674.07 is: 4,010.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,068.87 : 15,101.57 = 2,674.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,068.87/15,101.57 = 2,674.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,068.87x = 15,101.57 × 2,674.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,068.87x = 40,382,655.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,382,655.29/10,068.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,010.65

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