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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,007.82, 15,011.70 and 7,034.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,007.82, 15,011.70 and 7,034.02 is: 10,551.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,007.82 : 15,011.70 = 7,034.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,007.82/15,011.70 = 7,034.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,007.82x = 15,011.70 × 7,034.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,007.82x = 105,592,598.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,592,598.03/10,007.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,551.01

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