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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,013.33, 15,019.83 and 2,993.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,013.33, 15,019.83 and 2,993.36 is: 4,489.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,013.33 : 15,019.83 = 2,993.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,013.33/15,019.83 = 2,993.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,013.33x = 15,019.83 × 2,993.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,013.33x = 44,959,758.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,959,758.33/10,013.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,489.99

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