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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,442.26, 15,663.34 and 2,651.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,442.26, 15,663.34 and 2,651.07 is: 3,976.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,442.26 : 15,663.34 = 2,651.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,442.26/15,663.34 = 2,651.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,442.26x = 15,663.34 × 2,651.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,442.26x = 41,524,610.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,524,610.77/10,442.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,976.59

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