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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,007.93, 15,021.06 and 5,081.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,007.93, 15,021.06 and 5,081.10 is: 7,626.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,007.93 : 15,021.06 = 5,081.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,007.93/15,021.06 = 5,081.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,007.93x = 15,021.06 × 5,081.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,007.93x = 76,323,507.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,323,507.97/10,007.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,626.31

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