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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,441.26, 15,661.85 and 2,650.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,441.26, 15,661.85 and 2,650.07 is: 3,975.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,441.26 : 15,661.85 = 2,650.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,441.26/15,661.85 = 2,650.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,441.26x = 15,661.85 × 2,650.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,441.26x = 41,504,907.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,504,907.27/10,441.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,975.09

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