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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,015.01, 15,022.29 and 2,995.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,015.01, 15,022.29 and 2,995.04 is: 4,492.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,015.01 : 15,022.29 = 2,995.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,015.01/15,022.29 = 2,995.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,015.01x = 15,022.29 × 2,995.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,015.01x = 44,992,408.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,992,408.23/10,015.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,492.50

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