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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,027.06, 15,040.51 and 2,631.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,027.06, 15,040.51 and 2,631.42 is: 3,947.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,027.06 : 15,040.51 = 2,631.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,027.06/15,040.51 = 2,631.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,027.06x = 15,040.51 × 2,631.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,027.06x = 39,577,892.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,577,892.25/10,027.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,947.11

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