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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,003.70, 15,005.22 and 2,983.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,003.70, 15,005.22 and 2,983.76 is: 4,475.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,003.70 : 15,005.22 = 2,983.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,003.70/15,005.22 = 2,983.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,003.70x = 15,005.22 × 2,983.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,003.70x = 44,772,012.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,772,012.74/10,003.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,475.55

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