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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,010.12, 15,015.78 and 2,894.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,010.12, 15,015.78 and 2,894.54 is: 4,341.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,010.12 : 15,015.78 = 2,894.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,010.12/15,015.78 = 2,894.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,010.12x = 15,015.78 × 2,894.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,010.12x = 43,463,700.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,463,700.76/10,010.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,341.98

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