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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,006.02, 15,009.06 and 2,610.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,006.02, 15,009.06 and 2,610.47 is: 3,915.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,006.02 : 15,009.06 = 2,610.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,006.02/15,009.06 = 2,610.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,006.02x = 15,009.06 × 2,610.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,006.02x = 39,180,625.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,180,625.81/10,006.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,915.71

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