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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,081.83, 15,122.73 and 2,686.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,081.83, 15,122.73 and 2,686.32 is: 4,029.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,081.83 : 15,122.73 = 2,686.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,081.83/15,122.73 = 2,686.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,081.83x = 15,122.73 × 2,686.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,081.83x = 40,624,492.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,624,492.05/10,081.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,029.48

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