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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,012.21, 15,020.46 and 2,992.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,012.21, 15,020.46 and 2,992.77 is: 4,489.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,012.21 : 15,020.46 = 2,992.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,012.21/15,020.46 = 2,992.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,012.21x = 15,020.46 × 2,992.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,012.21x = 44,952,782.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,952,782.07/10,012.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,489.80

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