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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,008.77, 14,991.29 and 5,069.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,008.77, 14,991.29 and 5,069.93 is: 7,593.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,008.77 : 14,991.29 = 5,069.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,008.77/14,991.29 = 5,069.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,008.77x = 14,991.29 × 5,069.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,008.77x = 76,004,765.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,004,765.56/10,008.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,593.82

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