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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,040.97, 15,062.24 and 2,645.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,040.97, 15,062.24 and 2,645.35 is: 3,968.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,040.97 : 15,062.24 = 2,645.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,040.97/15,062.24 = 2,645.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,040.97x = 15,062.24 × 2,645.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,040.97x = 39,844,865.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,844,865.54/10,040.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,968.23

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