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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,030.20, 15,045.36 and 2,634.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,030.20, 15,045.36 and 2,634.72 is: 3,952.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,030.20 : 15,045.36 = 2,634.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,030.20/15,045.36 = 2,634.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,030.20x = 15,045.36 × 2,634.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,030.20x = 39,640,310.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,640,310.90/10,030.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,952.10

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