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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,008.27, 14,990.54 and 5,069.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,008.27, 14,990.54 and 5,069.43 is: 7,593.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,008.27 : 14,990.54 = 5,069.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,008.27/14,990.54 = 5,069.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,008.27x = 14,990.54 × 5,069.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,008.27x = 75,993,467.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,993,467.85/10,008.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,593.07

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