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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,011.39, 15,017.46 and 2,991.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,011.39, 15,017.46 and 2,991.49 is: 4,487.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,011.39 : 15,017.46 = 2,991.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,011.39/15,017.46 = 2,991.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,011.39x = 15,017.46 × 2,991.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,011.39x = 44,924,581.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,924,581.42/10,011.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,487.35

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