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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,046.26, 15,070.40 and 2,651.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,046.26, 15,070.40 and 2,651.23 is: 3,977.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,046.26 : 15,070.40 = 2,651.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,046.26/15,070.40 = 2,651.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,046.26x = 15,070.40 × 2,651.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,046.26x = 39,955,103.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,955,103.22/10,046.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,977.11

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