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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,013.83, 15,022.90 and 2,994.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,013.83, 15,022.90 and 2,994.40 is: 4,492.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,013.83 : 15,022.90 = 2,994.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,013.83/15,022.90 = 2,994.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,013.83x = 15,022.90 × 2,994.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,013.83x = 44,984,571.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,984,571.76/10,013.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,492.24

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