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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,046.17, 15,070.26 and 2,651.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,046.17, 15,070.26 and 2,651.14 is: 3,976.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,046.17 : 15,070.26 = 2,651.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,046.17/15,070.26 = 2,651.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,046.17x = 15,070.26 × 2,651.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,046.17x = 39,953,369.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,953,369.10/10,046.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,976.98

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