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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,003.95, 14,990.09 and 5,322.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,003.95, 14,990.09 and 5,322.69 is: 7,975.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,003.95 : 14,990.09 = 5,322.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,003.95/14,990.09 = 5,322.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,003.95x = 14,990.09 × 5,322.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,003.95x = 79,787,602.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,787,602.14/10,003.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,975.61

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