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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,046.80, 15,070.82 and 2,651.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,046.80, 15,070.82 and 2,651.26 is: 3,977.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,046.80 : 15,070.82 = 2,651.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,046.80/15,070.82 = 2,651.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,046.80x = 15,070.82 × 2,651.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,046.80x = 39,956,699.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,956,699.91/10,046.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,977.06

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