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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,073.68, 15,110.51 and 2,678.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,073.68, 15,110.51 and 2,678.14 is: 4,017.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,073.68 : 15,110.51 = 2,678.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,073.68/15,110.51 = 2,678.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,073.68x = 15,110.51 × 2,678.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,073.68x = 40,468,010.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,468,010.08/10,073.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,017.20

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