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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,007.64, 15,014.97 and 4,464.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,007.64, 15,014.97 and 4,464.90 is: 6,698.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,007.64 : 15,014.97 = 4,464.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,007.64/15,014.97 = 4,464.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,007.64x = 15,014.97 × 4,464.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,007.64x = 67,040,339.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,040,339.55/10,007.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,698.92

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