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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,003.52, 15,005.30 and 2,607.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,003.52, 15,005.30 and 2,607.98 is: 3,911.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,003.52 : 15,005.30 = 2,607.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,003.52/15,005.30 = 2,607.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,003.52x = 15,005.30 × 2,607.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,003.52x = 39,133,434.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,133,434.23/10,003.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,911.97

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