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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,041.82, 15,062.85 and 2,646.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,041.82, 15,062.85 and 2,646.34 is: 3,969.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,041.82 : 15,062.85 = 2,646.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,041.82/15,062.85 = 2,646.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,041.82x = 15,062.85 × 2,646.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,041.82x = 39,861,384.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,861,384.81/10,041.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,969.54

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