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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,041.12, 15,061.83 and 2,646.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,041.12, 15,061.83 and 2,646.33 is: 3,969.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,041.12 : 15,061.83 = 2,646.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,041.12/15,061.83 = 2,646.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,041.12x = 15,061.83 × 2,646.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,041.12x = 39,858,497.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,858,497.27/10,041.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,969.53

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