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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,007.98, 15,020.58 and 4,088.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,007.98, 15,020.58 and 4,088.02 is: 6,135.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,007.98 : 15,020.58 = 4,088.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,007.98/15,020.58 = 4,088.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,007.98x = 15,020.58 × 4,088.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,007.98x = 61,404,431.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,404,431.45/10,007.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,135.55

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