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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,014.58, 15,020.43 and 2,995.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,014.58, 15,020.43 and 2,995.75 is: 4,493.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,014.58 : 15,020.43 = 2,995.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,014.58/15,020.43 = 2,995.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,014.58x = 15,020.43 × 2,995.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,014.58x = 44,997,453.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,997,453.17/10,014.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,493.19

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