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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,004.70, 15,007.05 and 6,894.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,004.70, 15,007.05 and 6,894.30 is: 10,341.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,004.70 : 15,007.05 = 6,894.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,004.70/15,007.05 = 6,894.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,004.70x = 15,007.05 × 6,894.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,004.70x = 103,463,104.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,463,104.82/10,004.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,341.45

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