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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,014.96, 15,011.88 and 4,809.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,014.96, 15,011.88 and 4,809.84 is: 7,209.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,014.96 : 15,011.88 = 4,809.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,014.96/15,011.88 = 4,809.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,014.96x = 15,011.88 × 4,809.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,014.96x = 72,204,740.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,204,740.90/10,014.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,209.69

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