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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,022.12, 15,033.84 and 2,626.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,022.12, 15,033.84 and 2,626.76 is: 3,940.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,022.12 : 15,033.84 = 2,626.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,022.12/15,033.84 = 2,626.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,022.12x = 15,033.84 × 2,626.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,022.12x = 39,490,289.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,490,289.56/10,022.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,940.31

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