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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,021.64, 15,032.04 and 2,625.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,021.64, 15,032.04 and 2,625.93 is: 3,938.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,021.64 : 15,032.04 = 2,625.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,021.64/15,032.04 = 2,625.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,021.64x = 15,032.04 × 2,625.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,021.64x = 39,473,084.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,473,084.80/10,021.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,938.79

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