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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,083.09, 15,126.24 and 2,688.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,083.09, 15,126.24 and 2,688.15 is: 4,032.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,083.09 : 15,126.24 = 2,688.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,083.09/15,126.24 = 2,688.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,083.09x = 15,126.24 × 2,688.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,083.09x = 40,661,602.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,661,602.06/10,083.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,032.65

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