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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,440.63, 15,660.99 and 2,649.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,440.63, 15,660.99 and 2,649.51 is: 3,974.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,440.63 : 15,660.99 = 2,649.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,440.63/15,660.99 = 2,649.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,440.63x = 15,660.99 × 2,649.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,440.63x = 41,493,949.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,493,949.61/10,440.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,974.28

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