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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,012.14, 15,020.34 and 2,992.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,012.14, 15,020.34 and 2,992.08 is: 4,488.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,012.14 : 15,020.34 = 2,992.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,012.14/15,020.34 = 2,992.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,012.14x = 15,020.34 × 2,992.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,012.14x = 44,942,058.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,942,058.91/10,012.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,488.76

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