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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,046.22, 15,068.04 and 2,651.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,046.22, 15,068.04 and 2,651.24 is: 3,976.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,046.22 : 15,068.04 = 2,651.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,046.22/15,068.04 = 2,651.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,046.22x = 15,068.04 × 2,651.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,046.22x = 39,948,915.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,948,915.03/10,046.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,976.51

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