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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,002.27, 15,003.42 and 2,606.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,002.27, 15,003.42 and 2,606.73 is: 3,910.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,002.27 : 15,003.42 = 2,606.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,002.27/15,003.42 = 2,606.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,002.27x = 15,003.42 × 2,606.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,002.27x = 39,109,865.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,109,865.02/10,002.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,910.10

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