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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,043.23, 15,064.94 and 2,648.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,043.23, 15,064.94 and 2,648.74 is: 3,973.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,043.23 : 15,064.94 = 2,648.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,043.23/15,064.94 = 2,648.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,043.23x = 15,064.94 × 2,648.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,043.23x = 39,903,095.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,903,095.93/10,043.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,973.13

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