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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,050.74, 15,076.65 and 2,655.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,050.74, 15,076.65 and 2,655.44 is: 3,983.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,050.74 : 15,076.65 = 2,655.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,050.74/15,076.65 = 2,655.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,050.74x = 15,076.65 × 2,655.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,050.74x = 40,035,139.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,035,139.48/10,050.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,983.30

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