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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,004.47, 15,008.86 and 2,985.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,004.47, 15,008.86 and 2,985.04 is: 4,478.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,004.47 : 15,008.86 = 2,985.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,004.47/15,008.86 = 2,985.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,004.47x = 15,008.86 × 2,985.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,004.47x = 44,802,036.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,802,036.25/10,004.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,478.20

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