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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,006.53, 15,009.80 and 2,610.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,006.53, 15,009.80 and 2,610.98 is: 3,916.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,006.53 : 15,009.80 = 2,610.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,006.53/15,009.80 = 2,610.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,006.53x = 15,009.80 × 2,610.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,006.53x = 39,190,287.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,190,287.60/10,006.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,916.47

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