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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,026.03, 15,039.54 and 2,630.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,026.03, 15,039.54 and 2,630.51 is: 3,945.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,026.03 : 15,039.54 = 2,630.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,026.03/15,039.54 = 2,630.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,026.03x = 15,039.54 × 2,630.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,026.03x = 39,561,660.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,561,660.37/10,026.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,945.89

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