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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,005.25, 15,007.34 and 5,074.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,005.25, 15,007.34 and 5,074.77 is: 7,611.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,005.25 : 15,007.34 = 5,074.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,005.25/15,007.34 = 5,074.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,005.25x = 15,007.34 × 5,074.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,005.25x = 76,158,717.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,158,717.43/10,005.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,611.87

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