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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,041.47, 15,062.93 and 2,645.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,041.47, 15,062.93 and 2,645.88 is: 3,969.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,041.47 : 15,062.93 = 2,645.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,041.47/15,062.93 = 2,645.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,041.47x = 15,062.93 × 2,645.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,041.47x = 39,854,705.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,854,705.23/10,041.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,969.01

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