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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,016.80, 15,026.34 and 2,997.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,016.80, 15,026.34 and 2,997.22 is: 4,496.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,016.80 : 15,026.34 = 2,997.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,016.80/15,026.34 = 2,997.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,016.80x = 15,026.34 × 2,997.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,016.80x = 45,037,246.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,037,246.77/10,016.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,496.17

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