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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,047.44, 15,069.42 and 2,651.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,047.44, 15,069.42 and 2,651.96 is: 3,977.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,047.44 : 15,069.42 = 2,651.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,047.44/15,069.42 = 2,651.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,047.44x = 15,069.42 × 2,651.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,047.44x = 39,963,499.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,963,499.06/10,047.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,977.48

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