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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,005.93, 14,981.18 and 5,051.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,005.93, 14,981.18 and 5,051.34 is: 7,563.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,005.93 : 14,981.18 = 5,051.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,005.93/14,981.18 = 5,051.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,005.93x = 14,981.18 × 5,051.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,005.93x = 75,675,008.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,675,008.52/10,005.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,563.02

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