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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,071.56, 15,106.20 and 2,676.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,071.56, 15,106.20 and 2,676.60 is: 4,014.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,071.56 : 15,106.20 = 2,676.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,071.56/15,106.20 = 2,676.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,071.56x = 15,106.20 × 2,676.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,071.56x = 40,433,254.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,433,254.92/10,071.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,014.60

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