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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,047.97, 15,070.66 and 2,652.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,047.97, 15,070.66 and 2,652.98 is: 3,979.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,047.97 : 15,070.66 = 2,652.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,047.97/15,070.66 = 2,652.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,047.97x = 15,070.66 × 2,652.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,047.97x = 39,982,190.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,982,190.61/10,047.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,979.13

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