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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,014.72, 15,008.93 and 7,369.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,014.72, 15,008.93 and 7,369.84 is: 11,045.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,014.72 : 15,008.93 = 7,369.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,014.72/15,008.93 = 7,369.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,014.72x = 15,008.93 × 7,369.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,014.72x = 110,613,412.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,613,412.67/10,014.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,045.08

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