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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,028.06, 15,042.01 and 2,632.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,028.06, 15,042.01 and 2,632.42 is: 3,948.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,028.06 : 15,042.01 = 2,632.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,028.06/15,042.01 = 2,632.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,028.06x = 15,042.01 × 2,632.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,028.06x = 39,596,887.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,596,887.96/10,028.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,948.61

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