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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,010.98, 15,018.59 and 2,991.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,010.98, 15,018.59 and 2,991.54 is: 4,487.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,010.98 : 15,018.59 = 2,991.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,010.98/15,018.59 = 2,991.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,010.98x = 15,018.59 × 2,991.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,010.98x = 44,928,712.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,928,712.73/10,010.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,487.94

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