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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,010.30, 15,013.68 and 2,990.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,010.30, 15,013.68 and 2,990.12 is: 4,484.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,010.30 : 15,013.68 = 2,990.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,010.30/15,013.68 = 2,990.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,010.30x = 15,013.68 × 2,990.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,010.30x = 44,892,704.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,892,704.84/10,010.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,484.65

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