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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,029.78, 15,044.46 and 2,634.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,029.78, 15,044.46 and 2,634.72 is: 3,952.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,029.78 : 15,044.46 = 2,634.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,029.78/15,044.46 = 2,634.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,029.78x = 15,044.46 × 2,634.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,029.78x = 39,637,939.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,637,939.65/10,029.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,952.02

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