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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,008.52, 14,990.91 and 5,069.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,008.52, 14,990.91 and 5,069.68 is: 7,593.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,008.52 : 14,990.91 = 5,069.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,008.52/14,990.91 = 5,069.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,008.52x = 14,990.91 × 5,069.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,008.52x = 75,999,116.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,999,116.61/10,008.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,593.44

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