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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,039.93, 15,060.64 and 2,644.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,039.93, 15,060.64 and 2,644.34 is: 3,966.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,039.93 : 15,060.64 = 2,644.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,039.93/15,060.64 = 2,644.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,039.93x = 15,060.64 × 2,644.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,039.93x = 39,825,380.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,825,380.02/10,039.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,966.70

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