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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,015.56, 15,026.36 and 2,995.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,015.56, 15,026.36 and 2,995.81 is: 4,494.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,015.56 : 15,026.36 = 2,995.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,015.56/15,026.36 = 2,995.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,015.56x = 15,026.36 × 2,995.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,015.56x = 45,016,067.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,016,067.01/10,015.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,494.61

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