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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,009.40, 14,992.22 and 5,070.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,009.40, 14,992.22 and 5,070.56 is: 7,594.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,009.40 : 14,992.22 = 5,070.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,009.40/14,992.22 = 5,070.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,009.40x = 14,992.22 × 5,070.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,009.40x = 76,018,888.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,018,888.76/10,009.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,594.75

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