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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,019.34, 15,031.16 and 2,999.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,019.34, 15,031.16 and 2,999.90 is: 4,500.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,019.34 : 15,031.16 = 2,999.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,019.34/15,031.16 = 2,999.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,019.34x = 15,031.16 × 2,999.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,019.34x = 45,091,886.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,091,886.73/10,019.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,500.48

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