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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,041.14, 15,062.58 and 2,645.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,041.14, 15,062.58 and 2,645.54 is: 3,968.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,041.14 : 15,062.58 = 2,645.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,041.14/15,062.58 = 2,645.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,041.14x = 15,062.58 × 2,645.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,041.14x = 39,848,657.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,848,657.89/10,041.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,968.54

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