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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,010.79, 15,017.05 and 2,615.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,010.79, 15,017.05 and 2,615.24 is: 3,923.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,010.79 : 15,017.05 = 2,615.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,010.79/15,017.05 = 2,615.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,010.79x = 15,017.05 × 2,615.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,010.79x = 39,273,131.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,273,131.47/10,010.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,923.08

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