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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,036.73, 15,055.94 and 2,641.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,036.73, 15,055.94 and 2,641.22 is: 3,962.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,036.73 : 15,055.94 = 2,641.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,036.73/15,055.94 = 2,641.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,036.73x = 15,055.94 × 2,641.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,036.73x = 39,766,094.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,766,094.09/10,036.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,962.06

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