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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,040.73, 15,061.19 and 2,646.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,040.73, 15,061.19 and 2,646.24 is: 3,969.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,040.73 : 15,061.19 = 2,646.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,040.73/15,061.19 = 2,646.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,040.73x = 15,061.19 × 2,646.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,040.73x = 39,855,510.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,855,510.19/10,040.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,969.38

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