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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,036.02, 15,054.96 and 2,640.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,036.02, 15,054.96 and 2,640.51 is: 3,961.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,036.02 : 15,054.96 = 2,640.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,036.02/15,054.96 = 2,640.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,036.02x = 15,054.96 × 2,640.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,036.02x = 39,752,772.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,752,772.43/10,036.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,961.01

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