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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,041.80, 15,062.37 and 2,646.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,041.80, 15,062.37 and 2,646.29 is: 3,969.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,041.80 : 15,062.37 = 2,646.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,041.80/15,062.37 = 2,646.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,041.80x = 15,062.37 × 2,646.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,041.80x = 39,859,323.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,859,323.80/10,041.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,969.34

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