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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,045.33, 15,066.70 and 2,650.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,045.33, 15,066.70 and 2,650.37 is: 3,975.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,045.33 : 15,066.70 = 2,650.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,045.33/15,066.70 = 2,650.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,045.33x = 15,066.70 × 2,650.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,045.33x = 39,932,247.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,932,247.72/10,045.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,975.21

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