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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,002.03, 15,003.05 and 2,606.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,002.03, 15,003.05 and 2,606.47 is: 3,909.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,002.03 : 15,003.05 = 2,606.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,002.03/15,003.05 = 2,606.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,002.03x = 15,003.05 × 2,606.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,002.03x = 39,104,999.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,104,999.73/10,002.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,909.71

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