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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,050.40, 15,076.50 and 2,654.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,050.40, 15,076.50 and 2,654.76 is: 3,982.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,050.40 : 15,076.50 = 2,654.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,050.40/15,076.50 = 2,654.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,050.40x = 15,076.50 × 2,654.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,050.40x = 40,024,489.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,024,489.14/10,050.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,982.38

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