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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,072.11, 15,106.96 and 2,677.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,072.11, 15,106.96 and 2,677.14 is: 4,015.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,072.11 : 15,106.96 = 2,677.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,072.11/15,106.96 = 2,677.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,072.11x = 15,106.96 × 2,677.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,072.11x = 40,443,357.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,443,357.97/10,072.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,015.38

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