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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,083.68, 15,125.49 and 2,688.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,083.68, 15,125.49 and 2,688.17 is: 4,032.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,083.68 : 15,125.49 = 2,688.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,083.68/15,125.49 = 2,688.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,083.68x = 15,125.49 × 2,688.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,083.68x = 40,659,888.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,659,888.45/10,083.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,032.25

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