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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,050.71, 15,075.83 and 2,655.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,050.71, 15,075.83 and 2,655.69 is: 3,983.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,050.71 : 15,075.83 = 2,655.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,050.71/15,075.83 = 2,655.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,050.71x = 15,075.83 × 2,655.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,050.71x = 40,036,730.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,036,730.97/10,050.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,983.47

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