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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,010.76, 15,015.72 and 2,514.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,010.76, 15,015.72 and 2,514.30 is: 3,771.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,010.76 : 15,015.72 = 2,514.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,010.76/15,015.72 = 2,514.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,010.76x = 15,015.72 × 2,514.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,010.76x = 37,754,024.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,754,024.80/10,010.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,771.34

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