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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,045.94, 15,067.18 and 2,650.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,045.94, 15,067.18 and 2,650.47 is: 3,975.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,045.94 : 15,067.18 = 2,650.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,045.94/15,067.18 = 2,650.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,045.94x = 15,067.18 × 2,650.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,045.94x = 39,935,055.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,935,055.39/10,045.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,975.25

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