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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,041.07, 15,060.32 and 2,646.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,041.07, 15,060.32 and 2,646.10 is: 3,968.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,041.07 : 15,060.32 = 2,646.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,041.07/15,060.32 = 2,646.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,041.07x = 15,060.32 × 2,646.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,041.07x = 39,851,112.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,851,112.75/10,041.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,968.81

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