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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,004.03, 15,006.05 and 2,608.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,004.03, 15,006.05 and 2,608.48 is: 3,912.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,004.03 : 15,006.05 = 2,608.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,004.03/15,006.05 = 2,608.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,004.03x = 15,006.05 × 2,608.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,004.03x = 39,142,893.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,142,893.23/10,004.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,912.71

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