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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,007.54, 15,019.71 and 5,008.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,007.54, 15,019.71 and 5,008.41 is: 7,516.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,007.54 : 15,019.71 = 5,008.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,007.54/15,019.71 = 5,008.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,007.54x = 15,019.71 × 5,008.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,007.54x = 75,224,865.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,224,865.76/10,007.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,516.82

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