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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,010.85, 15,018.42 and 2,991.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,010.85, 15,018.42 and 2,991.44 is: 4,487.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,010.85 : 15,018.42 = 2,991.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,010.85/15,018.42 = 2,991.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,010.85x = 15,018.42 × 2,991.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,010.85x = 44,926,627.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,926,627.23/10,010.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,487.79

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