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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,013.76, 15,021.03 and 2,993.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,013.76, 15,021.03 and 2,993.88 is: 4,490.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,013.76 : 15,021.03 = 2,993.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,013.76/15,021.03 = 2,993.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,013.76x = 15,021.03 × 2,993.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,013.76x = 44,971,127.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,971,127.52/10,013.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,490.93

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