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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,048.34, 15,071.22 and 2,653.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,048.34, 15,071.22 and 2,653.36 is: 3,979.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,048.34 : 15,071.22 = 2,653.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,048.34/15,071.22 = 2,653.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,048.34x = 15,071.22 × 2,653.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,048.34x = 39,989,334.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,989,334.62/10,048.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,979.69

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