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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,016.76, 15,025.52 and 2,996.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,016.76, 15,025.52 and 2,996.88 is: 4,495.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,016.76 : 15,025.52 = 2,996.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,016.76/15,025.52 = 2,996.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,016.76x = 15,025.52 × 2,996.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,016.76x = 45,029,680.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,029,680.38/10,016.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,495.43

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