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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,032.39, 15,047.39 and 2,637.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,032.39, 15,047.39 and 2,637.42 is: 3,955.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,032.39 : 15,047.39 = 2,637.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,032.39/15,047.39 = 2,637.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,032.39x = 15,047.39 × 2,637.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,032.39x = 39,686,274.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,686,274.15/10,032.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,955.81

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