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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,041.37, 15,062.20 and 2,646.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,041.37, 15,062.20 and 2,646.57 is: 3,969.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,041.37 : 15,062.20 = 2,646.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,041.37/15,062.20 = 2,646.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,041.37x = 15,062.20 × 2,646.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,041.37x = 39,863,166.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,863,166.65/10,041.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,969.89

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