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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,009.80, 15,014.52 and 2,989.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,009.80, 15,014.52 and 2,989.85 is: 4,484.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,009.80 : 15,014.52 = 2,989.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,009.80/15,014.52 = 2,989.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,009.80x = 15,014.52 × 2,989.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,009.80x = 44,891,087.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,891,087.55/10,009.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,484.71

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