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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,030.52, 15,045.86 and 2,634.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,030.52, 15,045.86 and 2,634.97 is: 3,952.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,030.52 : 15,045.86 = 2,634.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,030.52/15,045.86 = 2,634.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,030.52x = 15,045.86 × 2,634.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,030.52x = 39,645,348.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,645,348.82/10,030.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,952.47

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