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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,045.92, 15,067.71 and 2,650.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,045.92, 15,067.71 and 2,650.98 is: 3,976.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,045.92 : 15,067.71 = 2,650.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,045.92/15,067.71 = 2,650.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,045.92x = 15,067.71 × 2,650.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,045.92x = 39,944,197.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,944,197.86/10,045.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,976.16

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