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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,076.44, 15,113.46 and 2,681.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,076.44, 15,113.46 and 2,681.44 is: 4,021.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,076.44 : 15,113.46 = 2,681.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,076.44/15,113.46 = 2,681.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,076.44x = 15,113.46 × 2,681.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,076.44x = 40,525,836.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,525,836.18/10,076.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,021.84

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