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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,049.71, 15,074.33 and 2,654.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,049.71, 15,074.33 and 2,654.69 is: 3,981.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,049.71 : 15,074.33 = 2,654.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,049.71/15,074.33 = 2,654.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,049.71x = 15,074.33 × 2,654.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,049.71x = 40,017,673.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,017,673.11/10,049.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,981.97

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