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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,011.40, 15,017.30 and 2,615.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,011.40, 15,017.30 and 2,615.40 is: 3,923.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,011.40 : 15,017.30 = 2,615.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,011.40/15,017.30 = 2,615.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,011.40x = 15,017.30 × 2,615.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,011.40x = 39,276,246.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,276,246.42/10,011.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,923.15

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