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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,045.94, 15,067.17 and 2,650.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,045.94, 15,067.17 and 2,650.46 is: 3,975.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,045.94 : 15,067.17 = 2,650.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,045.94/15,067.17 = 2,650.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,045.94x = 15,067.17 × 2,650.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,045.94x = 39,934,856.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,934,856.06/10,045.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,975.23

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