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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,004.53, 15,006.80 and 2,608.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,004.53, 15,006.80 and 2,608.98 is: 3,913.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,004.53 : 15,006.80 = 2,608.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,004.53/15,006.80 = 2,608.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,004.53x = 15,006.80 × 2,608.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,004.53x = 39,152,352.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,152,352.99/10,004.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,913.46

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