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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,046.10, 15,067.66 and 2,651.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,046.10, 15,067.66 and 2,651.08 is: 3,976.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,046.10 : 15,067.66 = 2,651.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,046.10/15,067.66 = 2,651.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,046.10x = 15,067.66 × 2,651.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,046.10x = 39,945,510.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,945,510.48/10,046.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,976.22

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