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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,001.70, 15,002.55 and 3,076.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,001.70, 15,002.55 and 3,076.20 is: 4,614.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,001.70 : 15,002.55 = 3,076.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,001.70/15,002.55 = 3,076.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,001.70x = 15,002.55 × 3,076.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,001.70x = 46,150,844.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,150,844.31/10,001.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,614.30

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