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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,001.79, 15,002.67 and 2,606.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,001.79, 15,002.67 and 2,606.23 is: 3,909.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,001.79 : 15,002.67 = 2,606.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,001.79/15,002.67 = 2,606.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,001.79x = 15,002.67 × 2,606.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,001.79x = 39,100,333.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,100,333.62/10,001.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,909.34

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