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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,010.79, 14,992.83 and 5,068.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,010.79, 14,992.83 and 5,068.44 is: 7,590.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,010.79 : 14,992.83 = 5,068.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,010.79/14,992.83 = 5,068.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,010.79x = 14,992.83 × 5,068.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,010.79x = 75,990,259.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,990,259.29/10,010.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,590.84

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