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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,002.69, 15,003.64 and 2,506.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,002.69, 15,003.64 and 2,506.23 is: 3,759.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,002.69 : 15,003.64 = 2,506.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,002.69/15,003.64 = 2,506.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,002.69x = 15,003.64 × 2,506.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,002.69x = 37,602,575.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,602,575.81/10,002.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,759.25

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