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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,002.66, 15,003.51 and 2,506.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,002.66, 15,003.51 and 2,506.29 is: 3,759.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,002.66 : 15,003.51 = 2,506.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,002.66/15,003.51 = 2,506.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,002.66x = 15,003.51 × 2,506.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,002.66x = 37,603,147.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,603,147.08/10,002.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,759.31

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