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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,024.69, 15,037.10 and 2,629.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,024.69, 15,037.10 and 2,629.08 is: 3,943.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,024.69 : 15,037.10 = 2,629.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,024.69/15,037.10 = 2,629.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,024.69x = 15,037.10 × 2,629.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,024.69x = 39,533,725.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,533,725.72/10,024.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,943.64

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