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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,011.79, 14,994.33 and 5,069.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,011.79, 14,994.33 and 5,069.44 is: 7,592.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,011.79 : 14,994.33 = 5,069.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,011.79/14,994.33 = 5,069.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,011.79x = 14,994.33 × 5,069.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,011.79x = 76,012,856.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,012,856.28/10,011.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,592.33

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