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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,442.06, 15,663.06 and 2,650.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,442.06, 15,663.06 and 2,650.85 is: 3,976.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,442.06 : 15,663.06 = 2,650.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,442.06/15,663.06 = 2,650.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,442.06x = 15,663.06 × 2,650.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,442.06x = 41,520,422.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,520,422.60/10,442.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,976.27

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