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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,005.05, 15,008.29 and 2,984.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,005.05, 15,008.29 and 2,984.99 is: 4,477.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,005.05 : 15,008.29 = 2,984.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,005.05/15,008.29 = 2,984.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,005.05x = 15,008.29 × 2,984.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,005.05x = 44,799,513.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,799,513.06/10,005.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,477.69

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