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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,004.70, 15,007.05 and 4,811.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,004.70, 15,007.05 and 4,811.10 is: 7,216.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,004.70 : 15,007.05 = 4,811.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,004.70/15,007.05 = 4,811.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,004.70x = 15,007.05 × 4,811.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,004.70x = 72,200,418.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,200,418.26/10,004.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,216.65

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