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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,039.55, 15,058.18 and 2,644.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,039.55, 15,058.18 and 2,644.58 is: 3,966.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,039.55 : 15,058.18 = 2,644.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,039.55/15,058.18 = 2,644.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,039.55x = 15,058.18 × 2,644.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,039.55x = 39,822,587.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,822,587.74/10,039.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,966.57

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