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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,027.16, 15,041.23 and 2,631.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,027.16, 15,041.23 and 2,631.63 is: 3,947.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,027.16 : 15,041.23 = 2,631.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,027.16/15,041.23 = 2,631.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,027.16x = 15,041.23 × 2,631.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,027.16x = 39,582,945.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,582,945.53/10,027.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,947.57

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