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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,041.22, 15,062.56 and 2,645.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,041.22, 15,062.56 and 2,645.63 is: 3,968.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,041.22 : 15,062.56 = 2,645.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,041.22/15,062.56 = 2,645.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,041.22x = 15,062.56 × 2,645.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,041.22x = 39,849,878.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,849,878.69/10,041.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,968.63

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