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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,439.06, 15,659.01 and 2,648.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,439.06, 15,659.01 and 2,648.07 is: 3,972.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,439.06 : 15,659.01 = 2,648.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,439.06/15,659.01 = 2,648.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,439.06x = 15,659.01 × 2,648.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,439.06x = 41,466,154.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,466,154.61/10,439.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,972.21

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