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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,015.22, 15,022.26 and 2,995.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,015.22, 15,022.26 and 2,995.28 is: 4,492.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,015.22 : 15,022.26 = 2,995.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,015.22/15,022.26 = 2,995.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,015.22x = 15,022.26 × 2,995.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,015.22x = 44,995,874.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,995,874.93/10,015.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,492.75

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