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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,024.83, 15,038.21 and 2,629.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,024.83, 15,038.21 and 2,629.35 is: 3,944.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,024.83 : 15,038.21 = 2,629.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,024.83/15,038.21 = 2,629.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,024.83x = 15,038.21 × 2,629.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,024.83x = 39,540,704.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,540,704.32/10,024.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,944.28

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