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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,001.79, 15,002.67 and 3,076.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,001.79, 15,002.67 and 3,076.29 is: 4,614.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,001.79 : 15,002.67 = 3,076.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,001.79/15,002.67 = 3,076.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,001.79x = 15,002.67 × 3,076.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,001.79x = 46,152,563.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,152,563.69/10,001.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,614.43

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