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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,022, 15,033.04 and 2,726

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,022, 15,033.04 and 2,726 is: 4,089.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,022 : 15,033.04 = 2,726 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,022/15,033.04 = 2,726/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,022x = 15,033.04 × 2,726
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,022x = 40,980,067.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,980,067.04/10,022
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,089.01

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