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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,046.66, 15,068.51 and 2,651.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,046.66, 15,068.51 and 2,651.64 is: 3,977.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,046.66 : 15,068.51 = 2,651.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,046.66/15,068.51 = 2,651.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,046.66x = 15,068.51 × 2,651.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,046.66x = 39,956,204.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,956,204.03/10,046.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,977.06

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