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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,076.90, 15,113.66 and 2,681.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,076.90, 15,113.66 and 2,681.46 is: 4,021.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,076.90 : 15,113.66 = 2,681.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,076.90/15,113.66 = 2,681.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,076.90x = 15,113.66 × 2,681.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,076.90x = 40,526,661.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,526,661.34/10,076.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,021.74

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