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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,049.46, 15,073.96 and 2,654.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,049.46, 15,073.96 and 2,654.44 is: 3,981.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,049.46 : 15,073.96 = 2,654.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,049.46/15,073.96 = 2,654.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,049.46x = 15,073.96 × 2,654.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,049.46x = 40,012,833.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,012,833.74/10,049.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,981.59

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