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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,027.03, 15,041.04 and 2,631.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,027.03, 15,041.04 and 2,631.51 is: 3,947.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,027.03 : 15,041.04 = 2,631.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,027.03/15,041.04 = 2,631.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,027.03x = 15,041.04 × 2,631.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,027.03x = 39,580,647.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,580,647.17/10,027.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,947.39

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