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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,044.23, 15,066.44 and 2,649.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,044.23, 15,066.44 and 2,649.74 is: 3,974.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,044.23 : 15,066.44 = 2,649.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,044.23/15,066.44 = 2,649.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,044.23x = 15,066.44 × 2,649.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,044.23x = 39,922,148.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,922,148.73/10,044.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,974.64

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