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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,010.10, 15,002.55 and 5,081.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,010.10, 15,002.55 and 5,081.10 is: 7,615.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,010.10 : 15,002.55 = 5,081.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,010.10/15,002.55 = 5,081.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,010.10x = 15,002.55 × 5,081.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,010.10x = 76,229,456.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,229,456.81/10,010.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,615.25

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