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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,049.94, 15,073.17 and 2,654.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,049.94, 15,073.17 and 2,654.46 is: 3,981.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,049.94 : 15,073.17 = 2,654.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,049.94/15,073.17 = 2,654.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,049.94x = 15,073.17 × 2,654.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,049.94x = 40,011,126.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,011,126.84/10,049.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,981.23

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