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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,026.01, 15,037.82 and 2,631.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,026.01, 15,037.82 and 2,631.05 is: 3,946.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,026.01 : 15,037.82 = 2,631.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,026.01/15,037.82 = 2,631.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,026.01x = 15,037.82 × 2,631.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,026.01x = 39,565,234.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,565,234.22/10,026.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,946.26

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