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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,040.72, 15,061.94 and 2,645.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,040.72, 15,061.94 and 2,645.22 is: 3,968.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,040.72 : 15,061.94 = 2,645.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,040.72/15,061.94 = 2,645.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,040.72x = 15,061.94 × 2,645.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,040.72x = 39,842,144.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,842,144.93/10,040.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,968.06

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