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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,041.71, 15,061.80 and 2,646.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,041.71, 15,061.80 and 2,646.12 is: 3,968.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,041.71 : 15,061.80 = 2,646.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,041.71/15,061.80 = 2,646.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,041.71x = 15,061.80 × 2,646.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,041.71x = 39,855,330.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,855,330.22/10,041.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,968.98

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