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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,047.04, 15,070.64 and 2,651.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,047.04, 15,070.64 and 2,651.45 is: 3,977.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,047.04 : 15,070.64 = 2,651.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,047.04/15,070.64 = 2,651.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,047.04x = 15,070.64 × 2,651.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,047.04x = 39,958,959.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,958,959.82/10,047.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,977.19

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