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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,006.98, 15,013.71 and 4,812.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,006.98, 15,013.71 and 4,812.18 is: 7,219.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,006.98 : 15,013.71 = 4,812.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,006.98/15,013.71 = 4,812.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,006.98x = 15,013.71 × 4,812.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,006.98x = 72,248,674.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,248,674.99/10,006.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,219.83

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