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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,037.72, 15,056.69 and 2,643.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,037.72, 15,056.69 and 2,643.23 is: 3,964.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,037.72 : 15,056.69 = 2,643.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,037.72/15,056.69 = 2,643.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,037.72x = 15,056.69 × 2,643.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,037.72x = 39,798,319.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,798,319.13/10,037.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,964.88

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