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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,441.14, 15,662.62 and 2,649.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,441.14, 15,662.62 and 2,649.95 is: 3,975.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,441.14 : 15,662.62 = 2,649.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,441.14/15,662.62 = 2,649.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,441.14x = 15,662.62 × 2,649.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,441.14x = 41,505,159.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,505,159.87/10,441.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,975.16

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