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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,070.71, 15,104.91 and 2,675.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,070.71, 15,104.91 and 2,675.77 is: 4,013.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,070.71 : 15,104.91 = 2,675.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,070.71/15,104.91 = 2,675.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,070.71x = 15,104.91 × 2,675.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,070.71x = 40,417,265.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,417,265.03/10,070.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,013.35

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