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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,015.11, 15,024.87 and 2,995.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,015.11, 15,024.87 and 2,995.11 is: 4,493.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,015.11 : 15,024.87 = 2,995.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,015.11/15,024.87 = 2,995.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,015.11x = 15,024.87 × 2,995.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,015.11x = 45,001,138.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,001,138.39/10,015.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,493.32

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