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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,010.30, 14,983.05 and 7,807.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,010.30, 14,983.05 and 7,807.10 is: 11,685.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,010.30 : 14,983.05 = 7,807.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,010.30/14,983.05 = 7,807.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,010.30x = 14,983.05 × 7,807.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,010.30x = 116,974,169.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,974,169.66/10,010.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,685.38

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