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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,046.67, 15,071.01 and 2,651.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,046.67, 15,071.01 and 2,651.64 is: 3,977.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,046.67 : 15,071.01 = 2,651.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,046.67/15,071.01 = 2,651.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,046.67x = 15,071.01 × 2,651.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,046.67x = 39,962,817.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,962,817.60/10,046.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,977.72

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