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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,046.84, 15,068.94 and 2,651.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,046.84, 15,068.94 and 2,651.87 is: 3,977.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,046.84 : 15,068.94 = 2,651.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,046.84/15,068.94 = 2,651.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,046.84x = 15,068.94 × 2,651.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,046.84x = 39,960,794.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,960,794.57/10,046.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,977.45

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