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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,023.33, 15,035.96 and 2,627.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,023.33, 15,035.96 and 2,627.85 is: 3,942.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,023.33 : 15,035.96 = 2,627.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,023.33/15,035.96 = 2,627.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,023.33x = 15,035.96 × 2,627.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,023.33x = 39,512,234.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,512,234.35/10,023.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,942.03

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