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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,036.89, 15,054.14 and 2,641.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,036.89, 15,054.14 and 2,641.92 is: 3,962.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,036.89 : 15,054.14 = 2,641.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,036.89/15,054.14 = 2,641.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,036.89x = 15,054.14 × 2,641.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,036.89x = 39,771,820.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,771,820.34/10,036.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,962.56

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