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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,050.03, 15,074.76 and 2,654.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,050.03, 15,074.76 and 2,654.55 is: 3,981.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,050.03 : 15,074.76 = 2,654.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,050.03/15,074.76 = 2,654.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,050.03x = 15,074.76 × 2,654.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,050.03x = 40,016,704.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,016,704.16/10,050.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,981.75

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