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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,050.82, 15,074.94 and 2,655.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,050.82, 15,074.94 and 2,655.88 is: 3,983.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,050.82 : 15,074.94 = 2,655.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,050.82/15,074.94 = 2,655.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,050.82x = 15,074.94 × 2,655.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,050.82x = 40,037,231.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,037,231.65/10,050.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,983.48

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