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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,006.04, 14,998.98 and 4,809.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,006.04, 14,998.98 and 4,809.08 is: 7,208.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,006.04 : 14,998.98 = 4,809.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,006.04/14,998.98 = 4,809.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,006.04x = 14,998.98 × 4,809.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,006.04x = 72,131,294.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,131,294.74/10,006.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,208.78

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